Clutton Urethral Bougies 18/22

Clinical Application

Designed for urethral calibration and graduated dilation, these bougies are used to manage urethral strictures, verify lumen patency, and facilitate placement or exchange of urethral catheters and instruments. The two-size set (18 and 22) allows progressive dilatation during outpatient or operative procedures, helping clinicians increase lumen diameter in a controlled manner while minimizing excessive trauma.

Design & Configuration

The semi-rigid single-piece construction provides sufficient stiffness for controlled passage through a narrowed urethral segment while retaining some flexibility to follow the natural urethral curvature. The rounded atraumatic tip reduces mucosal snagging and decreases the risk of false passage. Offering two discrete sizes in one set enables incremental dilation—an important consideration when advancing from diagnostic calibration to therapeutic dilation or when upsizing to a specific catheter diameter.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Urethral bougie (Clutton pattern)
• Sizes: 18 Fr and 22 Fr (set of two)
• Tip: Rounded, atraumatic
• Configuration: Semi-rigid, single-piece
• Material: Stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel to withstand repeated clinical use and standard sterilization cycles. The smooth finish and rounded tip are intended to reduce friction and mucosal trauma during insertion. Reusable design supports reprocessing per facility infection control protocols.

Quality & Compliance

Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.

Brand Comparison

Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.

Availability & Returns

• In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
• Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
• Returns: 30-day return policy