In a pusher guide wire (1, 1a, 1b), a protective film (40) is suspended with respect to a core shaft (12) with a distal end thereof being fitted in a distal-end recessed portion (100) and a proximal end thereof being fitted in a proximal-end recessed portion (110). Hence, the frictional resistance generated between the protective film and a stent (10) when the core shaft is rotated is reduced. Thus, the protective film is prevented from coming off the core shaft, the stent is prevented from being damaged, and the transmissibility of rotation of the pusher guide wire is improved. Consequently, the position where the stent is to be released is easily adjustable.
