Silver Probe buttoned d/e 2mm, 14.5cm

Clinical Application

This buttoned Silver probe is designed for atraumatic exploration and instrumentation of narrow lumens such as the lacrimal canaliculi and nasolacrimal duct. It is used in ophthalmic and oculoplastic procedures for diagnostic probing, dilation, and as a guide for subsequent silicone intubation or canalicular repair. The blunt button tip reduces the risk of mucosal perforation while providing tactile feedback to identify strictures, occlusions, or false passages.

Design & Configuration

The double-ended design allows the surgeon to reverse the instrument quickly for access from either end of the operative field without exchanging instruments. The 2 mm button tip provides an atraumatic, rounded contact surface that limits snagging or puncture of delicate canalicular mucosa while serving as a positive stop during advancement. At 14.5 cm overall length, the shaft provides adequate reach for adult lacrimal anatomy while maintaining fine tactile control for precise maneuvers.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Probe for lacrimal/canalicular use
• Pattern / model: Silver probe
• Configuration: Buttoned, double-ended
• Length: 14.5 cm
• Tip: 2 mm rounded button tip
• Typical use: Diagnostic probing, dilation, and guidance for silicone intubation or canalicular repair
• Material: Surgical stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Constructed from corrosion-resistant surgical stainless steel for durability and repeated sterilization. The rounded button tip is formed to a smooth, atraumatic profile to minimize tissue trauma during probing. The instrument is designed for reprocessing and reuse in accordance with institutional sterilization 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