Clinical Application
Designed for intraoperative exploration and manipulation of the biliary tract, this probe is used during cholecystectomy and common bile duct (CBD) exploration to assess duct patency, locate impacted stones, and assist in cannulation for intraoperative cholangiography. The length provides reach into the extrahepatic biliary tree, helping surgeons pass the probe through the cystic duct into the CBD for diagnostic probing or to guide small-caliber devices.
Design & Configuration
The instrument features a slender, rigid shaft with a fine, tapered, atraumatic tip to minimize mucosal and ductal trauma while allowing precise tactile feedback. The 28 cm overall length gives additional working reach for intra-abdominal access without excessive slack, and the probe's profile balances stiffness for control with a slim diameter to pass through narrow ducts. The Fig.2 designation identifies the specific Desjardin pattern and sizing familiar in biliary instrument sets.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Gall stone probe
- Pattern / model: Desjardin, Fig.2
- Configuration: Slender probe shaft with tapered tip
- Length: 28 cm
- Tip: Atraumatic, tapered probe tip for ductal probing
- Typical use: Probing and exploration of cystic duct and common bile duct during biliary surgery
- Material / construction: Stainless steel; reusable
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and repeated sterilization cycles. The one-piece shaft construction provides controlled rigidity and tactile feedback during ductal probing. Reusable design intended for standard hospital sterilization workflows.
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