DeBakey Tunneling Instrument 50cm

Clinical Application

This instrument is designed to create controlled subcutaneous or deep-tissue tunnels to pass drains, vascular grafts, prosthetic lines, catheters, pacemaker/ICD leads and similar devices. The 50 cm overall length provides extended reach for tunneling in deep pockets, large body habitus, or when routing leads around anatomical structures, reducing the need for repeated instrument exchanges. The atraumatic DeBakey-style tip minimizes tissue pinch and vessel injury during blunt dissection and passage of implants.

Design & Configuration

The long, slender shaft geometry provides tactile feedback while maintaining a low-profile corridor for dissection and device passage. The DeBakey-style atraumatic tip preserves delicate tissues through a broad contact surface and longitudinal atraumatic profile, enabling controlled blunt separation rather than sharp cutting. The extended length aids ergonomic positioning for the surgeon and assistant when working through small incisions or tunneling from remote entry points.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Tunneling instrument
• Pattern / model: DeBakey
• Configuration: Long, slender shaft with atraumatic tip for blunt tunneling
• Length: 50 cm
• Tip / jaw pattern: Atraumatic DeBakey-style
• Typical use: Subcutaneous and deep-tissue tunneling for drains, grafts, catheters, leads
• Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability in repeated clinical use. The atraumatic DeBakey-style tip is machined to provide smooth tissue contact and reliable blunt dissection. Designed for reprocessing according to facility protocols and routine sterilization cycles typical of reusable surgical instruments.

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