DeBakey Vascular Dilator 4.0mm, 35cm

Clinical Application

Designed for controlled, atraumatic dilation of arterial and venous lumens during open vascular and endovascular-assisted procedures. Common uses include gradual dilation of an arteriotomy or venotomy to accept grafts, cannulae, shunts or introducer sheaths, facilitating passage of sutures or devices and improving access in femoral, iliac and other peripheral exposures.

Design & Configuration

The instrument’s tapered, atraumatic tip and continuous shaft geometry allow progressive dilation with minimized intimal trauma. A 4.0 mm tip diameter provides a predictable working size for small- to medium-caliber vessels, while the 35 cm shaft length enables reach to deeper or less accessible operative sites without frequent repositioning. The smooth transition from tip to shaft reduces catching on vessel edges and supports controlled advancement and withdrawal during anastomosis or device introduction.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Vascular dilator (tapered)
• Pattern / model: DeBakey
• Overall length: 35 cm
• Tip diameter: 4.0 mm (atraumatic tapered tip)
• Typical use: Dilation for graft insertion, cannula/shunt placement, lumen preparation
• Construction: Surgical stainless steel, reusable

Material & Construction

Precision-machined from surgical-grade stainless steel to provide a smooth, polished shaft and atraumatic tip profile. The continuous, single-piece construction supports reliable tactile feedback during dilation and is compatible with standard reprocessing methods for reusable surgical instruments.

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