DeBakey Vascular Dilator 1.5mm, 19cm

Clinical Application

Designed for controlled, atraumatic dilation of blood vessels in vascular and endovascular procedures. The dilator is used to gently enlarge arteriotomy or venotomy sites, facilitate passage of catheters, introducer sheaths and grafts, and to assess or calibrate vessel lumens during peripheral, cardiac and dialysis-access procedures. Its small-diameter tip allows precise work in small or delicate vessels where minimizing intimal trauma is critical.

Design & Configuration

The tapered, single-ended geometry concentrates gradual radial expansion at the tip, providing predictable dilation while minimizing shear forces on the vessel wall. A smooth shaft and rounded, atraumatic tip reduce the risk of catching or tearing intima during advancement. The 19 cm length affords reach from superficial to moderately deep operative fields without sacrificing tactile feedback, making it suitable for both open and limited-access vascular work.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Vascular dilator
• Pattern / model: DeBakey
• Configuration: Tapered, single-ended dilator with smooth shaft
• Length: 19 cm
• Tip diameter: 1.5 mm (tapered atraumatic tip)
• Typical use: Dilation for cannulation, introducer placement, graft anastomosis, vessel calibration
• Material: Surgical stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability and repeated reprocessing. The polished, uninterrupted shaft and rounded tip are engineered to minimize tissue trauma during advancement. The instrument is designed for routine sterilization and reprocessing in accordance with facility 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