Grooved Director w/probe 16cm

Clinical Application

This instrument combines a grooved director and a blunt probe to allow safe, controlled delineation and exploration of tissue planes and tracts. The grooved director is used to guide a scalpel or other cutting instrument along a predetermined path—commonly when opening sinus tracts, releasing drainage pathways, or extending incisions over foreign bodies—while the probe provides atraumatic exploration and depth assessment of wounds, abscess cavities, and fistulae. The 16 cm length accommodates deeper cavities and longer tracts encountered in general surgery, trauma, ENT, and wound care.

Design & Configuration

The longitudinal groove on the director provides a protected channel that stabilizes and guides the cutting edge of a scalpel, minimizing risk of unintended tissue injury during incision extension. The included blunt probe is shaped to pass easily through narrow tracts and cavities to assess depth, detect obstructions, and determine the direction of a tract before incision. Together, the groove and probe permit precise alignment of dissection and instrument placement, reducing tissue trauma and improving procedural control in confined or delicate anatomy.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Grooved director with probe
• Configuration: Grooved guiding surface plus blunt probe for exploration
• Overall length: 16 cm
• Tip pattern: Grooved tip on director; blunt/atraumatic probe tip
• Primary uses: tract exploration, guided incision, drain/catheter guidance
• Construction: surgical‑grade stainless steel, reusable

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical‑grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability under repeated sterilization cycles. The smooth, precision-formed groove and polished probe shaft are designed for atraumatic passage and straightforward cleaning. Reusable construction supports standard sterilization methods used in operative and procedural settings.

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