Clinical Application
Buttoned probes are used for controlled, blunt interrogation of soft-tissue tracts, lumens and canals where a rounded tip reduces the risk of perforation. Typical applications include probing fistulae and sinus tracts, assessing patency of small ducts or lacrimal passages, guiding suture placement through tunnels, and gentle dilation or blunt dissection in ENT, ophthalmic, plastic and general soft-tissue procedures. The 2 mm button tip provides a tactile, atraumatic interface with tissue while the 11.5 cm length offers reach and control in confined operative fields.
Design & Configuration
The double-ended configuration provides two working ends to minimize instrument exchanges and allow bidirectional access without repositioning the field. A rounded, buttoned tip disperses contact pressure across the surface to reduce tissue trauma compared with sharp probes, and it facilitates tactile feedback for surgeons assessing tract continuity and patency. The 11.5 cm shaft balances reach with ergonomic control for fine intraoperative maneuvers.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Buttoned probe
- Pattern / model: Buttoned D/E (double-ended)
- Configuration: Double-ended for bidirectional use
- Length: 11.5 cm
- Tip: Buttoned (rounded) tip, 2 mm
- Typical use: Blunt probing, tract exploration, gentle dilation, lumen patency assessment
- Material / construction: Surgical‑grade stainless steel
- Reusable: Yes
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical‑grade stainless steel with a corrosion‑resistant finish to withstand repeated sterilization cycles. The rounded button tip is integrated to provide a smooth, atraumatic contact surface suitable for delicate tissue handling. Reusable design supports high-value fleet management in clinics and surgical centers.
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