Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | HyFlex GPF | 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 | 3 | 3 |
| Taper | 1%, 2% | Variable |
| Cross-section | Not stated in brochure | S-shaped |
| Speed | 500 RPM | — |
| Torque | 2.5 Ncm | — |
| Use Type | Reusable (limited) | Single-use |
Best For
HyFlex GPF
mechanical glide path creationintegration with HyFlex CM/EDM shaping systemscurved canals requiring pre-bendable glide path files
Reciproc Blue
severely curved canalsmaximum flexibilitypre-bendable files
Key Features
HyFlex GPF
Dedicated rotary glide path system with CM-Wire flexibility, available as Navigator NT (15/01) and CM K Files (15/02, 20/02) for safe and efficient glide path creation
Reciproc Blue
Single-file reciprocating system with 40% increased flexibility vs original Reciproc and pre-bend memory