DeBakey Vascular Dilator 0.5mm, 35cm

Clinical Application

Designed for controlled dilation and lumen exploration of small-caliber vessels, this dilator is used intraoperatively to gently enlarge an arteriotomy or venotomy, confirm patency, and facilitate passage of guidewires, catheters, or cannulation devices. Its fine 0.5 mm tip supports microvascular work and peripheral vascular procedures where precise, atraumatic dilation is required.

Design & Configuration

The tapered, probe-style geometry provides a gradual increase in diameter from the distal tip to the shaft, allowing progressive dilation with minimal disruption of the vessel intima. The 35 cm overall length offers extended reach for deeper targets or when working through surgical incisions and tunnels. The slender profile minimizes resistance during advancement and permits tactile feedback to the operator for controlled manipulation.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Vascular dilator (DeBakey pattern)
• Tip diameter: 0.5 mm
• Overall length: 35 cm
• Configuration: Tapered probe-style shaft for progressive dilation
• Typical use: Vessel lumen dilation, probing, and facilitation of wire or catheter passage
• Reusable instrument

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel to provide the rigidity and corrosion resistance expected in reusable vascular instruments. Smooth, continuous tapering of the shaft minimizes drag and reduces the risk of endothelial trauma when advanced under direct vision or fluoroscopic guidance.

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