Clinical Application
Designed for controlled probing and delineation of fistulous tracts, this instrument supports procedures where precise passage along a tract is required. Common uses include anorectal fistula procedures (fistulotomy, fistulectomy, seton placement), superficial cutaneous fistula exploration, and general surgical situations where a defined tract must be identified or cannulated prior to definitive repair.
Design & Configuration
The hook tip provides a focused point to follow the path of a fistula with tactile feedback, allowing the surgeon to gently negotiate the tract while minimizing collateral tissue trauma. Supplied as a matched pair, the instruments can be used for counter-traction, to control both entry and exit points of the tract, or to pass sutures and setons. At 22 cm overall length, the shaft offers reach for deeper or less accessible tracts while preserving fine control at the tip.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Fistula hook
- Pattern / model: Simon
- Configuration: 1 pair
- Length: 22 cm
- Tip pattern: Hook tip for probing and tract delineation
- Typical use: Probing, tract delineation, seton placement, fistulectomy/fistulotomy assistance
- Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
- Reusable: Yes
Material & Construction
Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel designed for repeated use and routine sterilization. The smooth, polished surfaces reduce tissue adherence and facilitate cleaning. Construction emphasizes a balance of shaft rigidity for controlled probing and a refined tip profile for atraumatic passage through fistulous tracts.
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