Tubbs Mitral Valve Dilating Fcps 8-42mm

Clinical Application

Designed for controlled dilation of the mitral valve apparatus during cardiac surgery, these dilating forceps are used to perform commissurotomy and to incrementally enlarge a stenotic mitral orifice. The graduated opening range allows the surgeon to apply measured, progressive separation of fused commissures or to test valve competency during repair procedures performed via atriotomy or trans-septal approaches.

Design & Configuration

The instrument provides a graded dilating span from 8–42 mm to enable stepwise enlargement of the valve opening without abrupt force. The jaw geometry is intended to engage leaflet tissue and commissural structures in a manner that permits controlled manual dilation while minimizing focal stress. An ergonomically configured handle gives the operator tactile feedback for precise control of dilation increments.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Dilating forceps for mitral valve procedures
• Pattern / model: Tubbs Mitral Valve Dilating
• Configuration: Dilating jaws with graded opening capability
• Size / opening range: 8–42 mm
• Tip / jaw pattern: Dilating/leaflet-engaging jaws for commissural dilation
• Typical surgical use: Closed or open mitral commissurotomy and mitral valve dilation
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Constructed for repeated clinical use from surgical-grade stainless steel to withstand routine sterilization and maintain corrosion resistance. Reusable design supports standard decontamination and sterilization workflows in the OR.

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