Lockhart Mummery Fistula Director No.1 straight, 16.5cm

Clinical Application

Designed to assist in the identification, probing and controlled dissection of fistula tracts, this instrument safely guides probes, scalpels and suture material through external and internal openings during fistulotomy, fistulectomy and seton placement. The blunt rounded tip permits atraumatic passage through narrow tracts and helps protect surrounding mucosa and sphincter muscle when incising or dilating the tract. Common users include colorectal and general surgeons, proctologists and ambulatory surgery centers performing anorectal procedures.

Design & Configuration

The straight geometry and 16.5 cm length provide direct access and tactile feedback for relatively linear or superficial fistula tracts. A smooth, blunt rounded tip centers and directs a probe or scalpel while minimizing soft‑tissue trauma, and a slender shaft facilitates insertion into narrow channels. The simple straight profile is useful when tract anatomy is uncomplicated or when a direct approach from external to internal opening is required; curved patterns are preferred for tortuous tracts.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Fistula director
• Pattern / model: Lockhart Mummery No.1 (straight)
• Length: 16.5 cm
• Tip: Blunt, rounded tip for directing probes and instruments
• Typical use: Guidance and protection during probing, seton placement, fistulotomy/fistulectomy
• Construction: Surgical‑grade stainless steel; reusable

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical‑grade stainless steel to provide corrosion resistance and withstand repeated sterilization cycles. The straightforward, one‑piece shaft and blunt tip are optimized for cleaning, inspection and long service life under standard reprocessing 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