Clinical Tip
Reciproc Blue for single-file reciprocating speed. HyFlex EDM rotary with CM-Wire for complex re-treatments requiring multiple instruments.
Specifications
| — | HyFlex EDM | Reciproc Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Coltene | VDW GmbH |
| Alloy | CM-Wire (EDM manufactured) | M-Wire NiTi with Blue heat treatment |
| Heat Treatment | CM-Wire | Blue Heat-Treated |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Reciprocating |
| Files | 8 | 3 |
| Taper | Variable | Variable |
| Cross-section | Triangular, Square, Variable (quadratic tip, trapezoidal middle, triangular coronal) | S-shaped |
| Speed | 300–400 RPM | — |
| Torque | 1.8–2.5 Ncm | — |
| Use Type | Reusable (limited) | Single-use |
Best For
HyFlex EDM
extreme curvaturesfatigue resistance priorityreusable with regeneration
Reciproc Blue
severely curved canalsmaximum flexibilitypre-bendable files
Key Features
HyFlex EDM
EDM + CM-Wire with regenerative memory — manufacturer reports enhanced fatigue resistance (bench data; figures vary by comparator and test setup)
Reciproc Blue
Single-file reciprocating system with 40% increased flexibility vs original Reciproc and pre-bend memory