PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF PASSIVE LAYER ON THE SURFACE OF GUIDE WIRE USED IN ENDOUROLOGY

Development of modern urology requires improvement of surgical techniques, which in turn determines the necessity to produce modern equipment and a range of auxiliary materials for treatment. One should mention here guide wires. Thanks to their application during operation, it is possible to insert endoscopes, catheters or urological stent efficiently. Both, guide wires and stents. are made of stainless steel. They must feature suitable application properties for individual applications 1-3 .