Gall Bladder Sound 12FG

Clinical Application

Designed for intraoperative use in open and laparoscopic biliary procedures, this probe is used to explore and cannulate the cystic duct, assess duct patency, and provide a tactile route for subsequent instrumentation such as cholangiography catheters or guidewires. It is useful during cholecystectomy when the surgeon needs a slender, controlled instrument to probe the gallbladder neck and cystic duct without causing trauma to ductal epithelium.

Design & Configuration

The instrument’s slim, smooth profile and atraumatic rounded tip minimize the risk of perforation while allowing the surgeon to negotiate bends in the cystic duct. A firm shaft delivers tactile feedback that helps distinguish obstructions or strictures versus patent lumen. The 12FG diameter provides a balance between a low-profile profile for delicate ducts and sufficient stiffness to transmit controlled movement from the operator’s hand to the tip.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Gallbladder sound / probe
• Pattern / model: Gall Bladder Sound 12FG
• Configuration: Slender probe with atraumatic, rounded tip
• Size: 12FG
• Typical surgical use: Cannulation and exploration of the cystic duct and gallbladder during cholecystectomy and biliary procedures
• Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel, reusable

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability. The smooth, polished surface reduces tissue drag and allows easy cleaning. Constructed for repeated sterilization and reuse in accordance with standard hospital 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