Dittel Dilating Bougies str 15 Fr.

Clinical Application

Designed for controlled, incremental dilation of narrow lumens and strictures, this straight 15 French Dittel dilating bougie is used to establish or re-establish patency and to facilitate passage of other instruments or guidewires. Common applications include urethral bougienage in urology and other procedures where a small-caliber, firm dilator is required to traverse tight strictures with tactile feedback. It is intended for use by trained clinicians as part of a staged dilation protocol or as an adjunct to endourologic procedures.

Design & Configuration

The straight configuration provides direct axial control during insertion and withdrawal, allowing precise advancement across a stricture under gentle, controlled force. A single, consistent straight profile simplifies hand positioning and orientation in narrow lumens and aids in predictable tactile feedback, which helps clinicians assess resistance and the degree of obstruction. The 15 French sizing permits use when a small-caliber dilator is indicated, such as initial dilation or in anatomies requiring minimal radial expansion.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Dilating bougie
• Model / pattern: Dittel
• Configuration: Straight
• Size: 15 Fr
• Typical use: Luminal dilation and bougienage (e.g., urethral strictures)
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Constructed for repeated clinical use and sterilization. The design focuses on a smooth, consistent shaft profile to minimize mucosal trauma during passage and to deliver predictable dilating force. Reusable construction supports standard sterilization workflows common to surgical instrument sets.

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