Clinical Application
Provides minimally invasive access to the maxillary antrum for procedures that require controlled puncture and immediate fluid management. Common applications include drainage and aspiration of infected or mucoid contents, irrigation of the sinus cavity, diagnostic aspiration, and delivery of topical medications. The small 1.80 mm (5Fg) profile is suitable when a low-profile entry is required to minimize mucosal disruption.
Design & Configuration
The instrument uses a cannula-and-obturator (trocar) arrangement to allow precise puncture of the antral wall followed by secure cannulation for fluid exchange. The slim diameter reduces tissue trauma during transnasal or percutaneous entry and facilitates placement through narrow nasal passages. The obturator provides controlled penetration while the cannula maintains a patent channel for suction, irrigation, or instillation without repeated passages.
Instrument Specifications
- Model: Tilley Lichtwitz Antrum Trocar
- Size: 1.80 mm, 5Fg
- Configuration: Cannula with matching obturator (trocar tip)
- Typical use: Access, drainage, aspiration and irrigation of the maxillary antrum
- Reusable construction
Material & Construction
Constructed for repeated use with professional-grade stainless steel to withstand routine sterilization and surgical handling. The cannula/obturator geometry is engineered to provide a balance of rigidity for controlled entry and a low profile to reduce mucosal injury.
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