Trousseau (Bowlby) Tracheal Dilator 14cm

Clinical Application

Used to gently dilate a tracheostomy stoma and surrounding soft tissues to facilitate atraumatic insertion or exchange of tracheostomy tubes, obturators, or cannulae. Commonly employed during open tracheostomy procedures and in bedside tracheostomy care to establish and maintain an adequate stoma diameter while minimizing mucosal trauma.

Design & Configuration

The scissor-style, opposing-blade design provides direct, controlled spreading force that permits gradual dilation under tactile feedback. The 14 cm length offers adequate reach for adult airway procedures while maintaining good manual control. Rounded, atraumatic tips distribute contact pressure to reduce cutting or pinching of soft tissue during dilation.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Tracheal dilator
• Pattern / model: Trousseau (Bowlby)
• Configuration: scissor-style, opposing blades for controlled spreading
• Length: 14 cm
• Tip / jaw pattern: rounded, atraumatic dilating tips
• Typical use: dilation of tracheostomy stoma and facilitation of tube insertion
• Material: surgical-grade stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel to withstand repeated sterilization cycles and provide long-term clinical service. The non-porous, smooth finish simplifies cleaning and reduces the risk of bioburden retention. The instrument’s hinge and blade geometry are engineered to deliver predictable, controlled opening and closing during dilation maneuvers.

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