Clinical Application
Used to dilate and calibrate the urethral lumen and to facilitate atraumatic passage of catheters or other instruments across strictures or narrow segments. Commonly employed in urology during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to establish and maintain urethral access, assist with catheter exchanges, and help negotiate stenotic segments prior to definitive intervention.
Design & Configuration
The straight, single-shaft geometry with a tapered, atraumatic tip minimizes mucosal trauma while enabling controlled incremental dilation. A smooth polished shaft reduces friction during advancement and withdrawal, helping clinicians feel resistance changes that indicate strictures or false passages. The Lister pattern is familiar to urology teams, providing predictable handling and tactile feedback during delicate urethral maneuvers.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Urethral bougie (dilator)
- Pattern / model: Lister
- Configuration: Straight shaft with tapered working end
- Size: 13/16 FG
- Tip: Atraumatic, rounded taper for safe urethral passage
- Typical use: Urethral calibration, dilation, catheter guidance
- Construction: Medical-grade stainless steel; reusable
Material & Construction
Manufactured from medical-grade stainless steel with a polished finish to minimize surface drag and mucosal irritation. Designed for repeated clinical use and compatible with standard hospital reprocessing and sterilization methods; follow facility sterilization protocols for reusable 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