# HyFlex CM vs Reciproc Blue

Coltene · VDW GmbH

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## HyFlex® CM

Coltene

Controlled Memory

[View protocol →](https://endo-guide.app/system/hyflex-cm)

## Reciproc® blue

VDW GmbH

Maximum Flexibility

[View protocol →](https://endo-guide.app/system/reciproc-blue)

Clinical Tip

HyFlex CM for continuous CM-Wire shaping with regeneration in curved canals. Reciproc Blue for a reciprocating single-file approach in severe curves.

## Specifications

| — | HyFlex CM | Reciproc Blue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Manufacturer | Coltene | VDW GmbH |
| Alloy | CM-Wire (Controlled Memory NiTi) | M-Wire NiTi with Blue heat treatment |
| Heat Treatment | CM-Wire | Blue Heat-Treated |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Reciprocating |
| Files | 6 | 3 |
| Taper | Variable | Variable |
| Cross-section | Triangular / Quadrangular (mixed design) | S-shaped |
| Speed | 500 RPM | — |
| Torque | 2.5 Ncm | — |
| Use Type | Reusable (limited) | Single-use |

## Best For

HyFlex CM

 curved canals requiring pre-bent files anatomical shaping with multiple sizing options reusable with autoclave regeneration

Reciproc Blue

 severely curved canals maximum flexibility pre-bendable files

## Key Features

HyFlex CM

Pre-bendable like stainless steel with enhanced cyclic fatigue resistance vs conventional NiTi (manufacturer reports up to 300%, in-house bench data)

Reciproc Blue

Single-file reciprocating system with 40% increased flexibility vs original Reciproc and pre-bend memory

[HyFlex CM Full protocol](https://endo-guide.app/system/hyflex-cm)[Reciproc Blue Full protocol](https://endo-guide.app/system/reciproc-blue)

## Related Clinical Links

Manufacturer pages

[Coltene Systems](https://endo-guide.app/manufacturer/coltene)[VDW Systems](https://endo-guide.app/manufacturer/vdw)

Motion categories

[Continuous Rotation](https://endo-guide.app/category/continuous-rotation)[Reciprocating Motion](https://endo-guide.app/category/reciprocating)

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Uzm. Dt. Levent Yüksel

DDS · Endodontist

Endodontist — DDS, Hacettepe University; endodontics specialty training, Ankara University. 10+ years of clinical experience. Sole author and reviewer of EndoGuide content.

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