DeBakey Vascular Dilator 2.5mm, 35cm

Clinical Application

Designed for controlled dilation of vascular lumens and access tracts, this DeBakey-style dilator is used to enlarge vessel openings and to facilitate advancement of sheaths, catheters and introducer sets during peripheral and endovascular procedures. The 2.5 mm tip size is appropriate for gentle dilation of small-to-medium caliber vessels and entry sites where atraumatic handling of the intima is essential. Common applications include percutaneous access dilation during Seldinger-based techniques, preparatory dilation for conduit anastomosis, and controlled passage through tight luminal segments.

Design & Configuration

The straight, single-ended shaft provides direct, tactile feedback and reach for deeper or more medial access sites. The DeBakey profile denotes an atraumatic tapered working tip designed to minimize intimal scraping and focal trauma during passage. At 35 cm overall length, the instrument offers extended reach for peripheral and some central vascular approaches while the defined 2.5 mm tip diameter allows predictable lumen expansion without excessive force.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Vascular dilator
• Pattern / model: DeBakey
• Configuration: Straight, single-ended tapered dilator
• Length / size: 35 cm; tip diameter 2.5 mm
• Tip pattern: Atraumatic tapered tip
• Typical use: Dilation during vascular and endovascular procedures
• Material: Surgical stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for strength and corrosion resistance. The smooth, polished taper and atraumatic tip profile are intended to reduce friction and minimize endothelial injury during passage. The instrument is reusable and compatible with standard high-level sterilization and steam autoclave processes.

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