Laborde Tracheal Dilator 14cm

Clinical Application

Designed for controlled dilation of the tracheal stoma and surrounding soft tissues, this Laborde-style dilator is used to enlarge or maintain the opening during open and percutaneous tracheostomy procedures and when exchanging tracheostomy tubes. The instrument provides a stable, atraumatic means to create a working channel for tube insertion, cannula placement, or inspection of the stoma while minimizing mucosal injury.

Design & Configuration

The single-shaft, hand-held geometry offers direct tactile feedback and precise manual control during dilation. The 14 cm length provides sufficient reach from the external stoma to the proximal tracheal lumen in standard adult anatomy, allowing clinicians to position the dilating tips beyond superficial tissues without excessive shaft length. Blunt, rounded dilating tips distribute force across a larger surface to reduce focal pressure and help protect mucosa and cartilaginous structures during staged dilation.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Tracheal dilator (Laborde pattern)
• Overall length: 14 cm
• Tip design: Blunt, atraumatic dilating tips
• Typical use: Tracheostomy stoma dilation and facilitation of tube/cannula placement
• Construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel; reusable

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel with a smooth, finish-polished shaft and tips to facilitate atraumatic tissue contact and straightforward cleaning. The instrument is manufactured for repeated use and is suitable for standard sterilization processes 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