Clinical Application
This slender probing instrument is used to explore wounds, fistulae, channels, and lumens and to guide or pass suture, wires, or drains through soft tissue and confined spaces. The integrated eye lets clinicians thread suture or monofilament directly through the probe for controlled passage in procedures requiring atraumatic guidance or tract delineation. Common applications include wound exploration, sinus and tract probing, and controlled suture passage during soft-tissue repair and closure.
Design & Configuration
The probe features a narrow, blunt working tip to minimize tissue disruption during exploration. The 2 mm lateral eye is sized to accept a range of suture and guide materials, enabling one-step threading and passage. At 11.5 cm overall length the instrument provides sufficient reach for superficial to moderately deep cavities while remaining manageable for precise manual control. The smooth plated finish reduces tissue drag and facilitates passage through narrow tracts.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Probe with integrated eye
- Eye diameter: 2 mm
- Overall length: 11.5 cm
- Tip: Blunt probing tip
- Typical uses: Tract/lumen exploration, suture passing, guide placement
- Finish: Nickel silver plated
- Reusable: Yes
Material & Construction
The instrument is nickel silver plated to provide a smooth, corrosion-resistant surface that eases tissue passage and cleaning. Constructed for repeated clinical use, the plated finish helps resist surface wear and staining while maintaining a low-friction profile for controlled probing and suture passage.
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