Gall Bladder Sound 8FG

Clinical Application

This small-caliber biliary probe is intended for intraoperative exploration and cannulation of the cystic duct and biliary tree during open or laparoscopic cholecystectomy and biliary procedures. The 8 French diameter provides a balance between navigability in narrow ducts and sufficient stiffness to transmit tactile feedback, making it useful for confirming duct patency, directing contrast catheters for intraoperative cholangiography, and serving as a conduit for guidewire placement or drain introduction.

Design & Configuration

The instrument’s 8FG sizing and flexible/semi-rigid shaft geometry allow controlled negotiation of the cystic duct and common bile duct while minimizing trauma to delicate mucosa. An atraumatic rounded tip reduces the risk of perforation or snagging on intraductal structures. The malleable characteristic common to sounds lets surgeons shape the probe to the required curvature for individual anatomy, improving access in confined operative fields.

Instrument Specifications

• Type: biliary probe / gallbladder sound
• Model: 8FG (8 French)
• Tip: atraumatic, rounded
• Intended uses: cystic duct exploration, duct cannulation, guidance for cholangiography and guidewire placement
• Reusable stainless steel construction

Material & Construction

Constructed in stainless steel suitable for repeated decontamination and sterilization cycles. The design emphasizes a smooth, atraumatic tip and a shaft profile that balances flexibility with sufficient column strength for controlled manipulation.

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