Grooved Director w/probe 18cm

Clinical Application

This instrument combines a grooved director and an exploring probe to support safe, controlled entry and tract assessment in a variety of procedures. The grooved surface shields and guides a scalpel blade during stab incisions or controlled extension of wounds, reducing the risk of unintentionally injuring underlying vessels, nerves, or viscera. The probe is used to explore sinus tracts, measure or follow paths to foreign bodies, and confirm depth and direction prior to inserting drains, sutures, or instruments. Typical use cases include general and trauma surgery, minor emergency procedures, wound debridement, abscess drainage, and select ENT and plastic surgery applications where protected guidance and tract exploration are required.

Design & Configuration

The grooved geometry provides a defined channel that seats a scalpel blade and directs the cutting edge away from structures beneath the incision plane. The paired probe permits atraumatic exploration and delineation of a tract before cutting or instrument passage. Together, these features allow the operator to perform a protected incision and immediate exploration without exchanging multiple instruments, improving efficiency and control in confined or contaminated fields. An 18 cm overall length provides reach for moderate-depth wounds while preserving tactile feedback during probing and guidance.

Instrument Specifications

• Type: Grooved director with probe
• Overall length: 18 cm
• Tip: Grooved blade for guided incisions; blunt probe tip for exploration
• Intended uses: directing scalpel, protecting deeper structures, exploring tracts, locating foreign bodies, assisting drain or suture placement
• Reusable, suitable for routine surgical sterilization

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and longevity in reusable instrument sets. The instrument is designed for repeated sterilization cycles and routine surgical use. Construction emphasizes a smooth groove profile to seat and stabilize a scalpel blade and a rounded, atraumatic probe tip for safe exploration.

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