DeBakey Vascular Dilator 4.0mm, 19cm

Clinical Application

Designed for atraumatic dilation of arterial and venous lumens, this dilator is used to prepare vessel openings for cannulation, passage of grafts, or to gently dilate arteriotomies and venotomies during vascular and cardiothoracic procedures. The 4.0 mm nominal tip diameter is suited to small- to medium-caliber vessels where a controlled, gradual dilation is required prior to insertion of cannulas, shunts, or suture placement.

Design & Configuration

The tapered, atraumatic tip geometry minimizes intimal trauma while permitting progressive expansion of the lumen. A 19 cm overall length provides reach into deeper operative fields or peripheral exposures without sacrificing tactile feedback. The single-ended tapered configuration offers a smooth profile to ease passage through a vessel or arteriotomy and to reduce the risk of catching on suture lines or plaque.

Instrument Specifications

• Pattern: DeBakey vascular dilator
• Tip diameter: 4.0 mm (nominal)
• Overall length: 19 cm
• Configuration: Single-ended tapered, atraumatic tip
• Primary uses: vessel lumen dilation, cannulation facilitation, graft/anastomosis preparation
• Reusable instrument constructed for repeated clinical use

Material & Construction

Manufactured from medical-grade stainless steel for durability and corrosion resistance. The smooth, tapered profile is finished to reduce tissue snagging and facilitate cleaning. Reusable construction permits standard clinical reprocessing; follow facility protocols for cleaning and sterilization.

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