Clutton Urethral Bougies 16/20

Clinical Application

Designed for atraumatic urethral passage, these bougies are used to dilate stenotic segments, perform urethral sounding for diagnostic assessment, and act as a guide for difficult catheter placements. The two sizes (16 Fr and 20 Fr) cover common clinical needs for adult urethral calibration and stepwise dilation during urologic procedures, office-based interventions, and catheter exchanges.

Design & Configuration

The instruments feature a slender, straight shaft with a smooth taper to an atraumatic rounded tip. The tapered geometry facilitates gradual dilation and minimizes mucosal trauma while the firm shaft provides tactile feedback to the operator, improving control during blind or semi-blind passage. A paired 16 Fr and 20 Fr configuration allows staged dilation without requiring multiple different instrument types.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Urethral bougie / dilator
• Pattern / model: Clutton
• Sizes included: 16 Fr (≈5.3 mm) and 20 Fr (≈6.7 mm)
• Tip: Tapered, atraumatic
• Typical use: Urethral dilation, sounding, catheter guidance
• Reusable construction

Material & Construction

Manufactured from medical-grade stainless steel with a polished finish to reduce friction and minimize tissue trauma during insertion. The robust single-piece construction provides consistent stiffness for reliable tactile feedback and is intended for repeated clinical use following appropriate sterilization protocols.

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