Clinical Application
Used to calibrate and gently dilate the urethra and to facilitate catheter placement in urologic procedures. The two-caliber design supports stepwise dilation and provides an immediate alternate size when encountering resistance, which is useful during urethral stricture assessment, pre-cystoscopy dilation, and placement of indwelling or intermittent catheters when access is difficult.
Design & Configuration
The double-ended configuration pairs two commonly used French sizes on a single instrument, reducing tray changes and streamlining workflow. A smooth, tapered, atraumatic rounded tip minimizes mucosal trauma during passage. The shaft geometry provides sufficient column strength to transmit controlled advancement while retaining enough flexibility to negotiate the natural urethral curvature, improving tactile feedback for the clinician when negotiating strictures or tight segments.
Instrument Specifications
- Pattern: Lister-design urethral bougie
- Configuration: Double-ended with two calibers (14 Fr and 17 Fr)
- Tip profile: Smooth, tapered, atraumatic rounded tip for atraumatic passage
- Primary uses: Urethral calibration, dilation, guidance for catheterization, assessment of urethral strictures
- Reusable instrument intended for repeated sterilization cycles
Material & Construction
Precision-formed from surgical-grade stainless steel to provide durable performance and resistance to corrosion during routine reprocessing. The smooth finish and atraumatic tip reduce tissue drag and facilitate atraumatic passage. Designed for repeated use and compatible with standard hospital sterilization methods.
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