DeBakey Vascular Dilator 4.5mm, 35cm

Clinical Application

This instrument is intended for controlled vascular dilation during open and endovascular procedures. The long shaft and 4.5 mm tapered tip are suited to dilating arteriotomies, preparing vessel lumens for cannula or graft insertion, and facilitating passage of sheaths or catheters. Its atraumatic tip profile helps minimize intimal disruption when enlarging vessel access in peripheral and central vascular interventions.

Design & Configuration

The long, slender shaft provides reach for deeper exposure while maintaining tactile feedback for precise advancement. The tapered, atraumatic tip geometry allows gradual dilation of the vessel lumen, reducing focal stress on the arterial wall compared with blunt instruments. The DeBakey pattern is a well-established vascular design intended to balance rigidity for controlled dilation with a smooth atraumatic profile at the leading edge.

Instrument Specifications

• Pattern: DeBakey vascular dilator
• Tip diameter: 4.5 mm (tapered atraumatic tip)
• Overall length: 35 cm
• Intended use: Vessel dilation, cannulation preparation, introducer/catheter facilitation
• Reusable construction suitable for standard sterilization cycles

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability and corrosion resistance. The instrument is supplied as a reusable device designed for routine instrument decontamination and sterilization protocols common to vascular surgery instruments.

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