Clinical Application
These Lister-pattern urethral bougies provide controlled urethral calibration and atraumatic dilation in diagnostic and therapeutic urology procedures. They are used to negotiate and gently dilate urethral strictures, establish a tract for catheter or guidewire placement, and confirm lumen patency prior to cystoscopy, instrumentation, or urethral surgery. The two sizes accommodate stepwise up-sizing without changing instruments, reducing instrument exchanges during short procedures.
Design & Configuration
The straight, double-ended geometry with two French-calibrated diameters permits predictable, incremental dilation in the anterior urethra. Tapered, smooth tips minimize mucosal trauma and provide tactile feedback to the operator for safe negotiation of narrowing. A single-piece, straight shaft preserves rigidity for controlled advancement while remaining slender enough to allow concurrent placement of small-caliber catheters or guidewires when needed.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Urethral bougie / dilator
- Pattern / model: Lister
- Configuration: Double-ended, straight
- Size: 12 Fr and 15 Fr
- Tip pattern: Atraumatic, tapered tips
- Typical use: Urethral calibration, dilation, catheter guidance
- Construction: Reusable surgical-grade stainless steel
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability and repeated sterilization. The smooth polished finish reduces friction during insertion and simplifies cleaning and reprocessing. Designed for reusable clinical use when processed in accordance with validated 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