Clinical Application
This instrument is designed for atraumatic exploration and instrumentation of narrow tracts and canals. The buttoned (rounded) tip provides a blunt, non-cutting surface for safe passage through tissue while the integrated eyelet allows the clinician to thread suture, guidewire, or a drain through the tract. Common uses include probing fistulae or sinus tracts, assessing depth and direction of canalized pathways, and facilitating controlled suture or drain placement in soft-tissue procedures.
Design & Configuration
The rounded (buttoned) tip reduces the risk of tissue perforation and snagging during exploration, making it suitable for delicate dissection and assessment. The flat 2 mm end gives a predictable contact surface for measuring or palpating tract termini. The eyelet immediately behind the tip provides a secure channel to pass suture or a filament without withdrawing the probe, enabling controlled externalization of material through the tract. A 20 cm overall length allows access to deeper or longer channels commonly encountered in minor surgical and wound-care settings.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Probe
- Pattern: Buttoned with eye, flat end
- Tip size: 2 mm (flat end)
- Overall length: 20 cm
- Primary functions: Tract exploration, depth measurement, suture/guide passage
- Construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel, reusable
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel to provide corrosion resistance and durability for repeated reprocessing. The single-piece working shaft and formed eyelet reduce crevices and facilitate cleaning. Reusable design suitable for standard sterilization workflows.
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