Exploring Trocar and Cannula 8Fg

Clinical Application

Designed to provide small-bore percutaneous access, this exploring trocar and cannula assembly is used to establish a controlled conduit into soft-tissue planes, small cavities, or confined spaces for diagnostic exploration, aspiration, irrigation, limited drainage, or introduction of fine instruments or guidewires. The 8 Fg profile is suited to procedures where a low-profile access minimizes tissue trauma while permitting suction/instillation and passage of delicate devices.

Design & Configuration

The two-piece design separates the penetrating obturator (trocar) from the hollow cannula. The trocar allows controlled entry and tactile feedback for locating and probing a target space, while the cannula remains in place to maintain access without repeated tissue disruption. A low-profile 8 Fg diameter reduces insertion force and soft-tissue displacement, improving precision in confined or delicate anatomical regions. The configuration supports rapid exchange of the obturator and attachment of suction or irrigation tubing as needed during the procedure.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Exploring trocar with matching cannula
• Model: Exploring Trocar and Cannula 8Fg
• Size: 8 Fg (French gauge) nominal diameter
• Intended uses: percutaneous exploration, small-bore aspiration/irrigation, drainage, and instrument/guidewire passage
• Construction: stainless steel, reusable design

Material & Construction

Constructed of surgical-grade stainless steel for durability and repeated reprocessing. The reusable design is compatible with standard hospital reprocessing methods; follow facility sterilization and inspection protocols to ensure continued performance and patient safety.

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