Tubbs Mitral Valve Dilating Fcps 9-45mm

Clinical Application

Provides controlled dilation of the mitral valve orifice during open cardiac procedures. Primarily used to expand and assess the mitral valve opening during commissurotomy, to facilitate exposure and leaflet inspection in mitral valve repair, and to assist intraoperative sizing and assessment prior to prosthetic implantation.

Design & Configuration

The instrument features graduated dilating jaws with a 9–45 mm operational range to accommodate variable patient anatomy. Broad, atraumatic jaw faces distribute contact pressure across the valve orifice to minimize tissue trauma while providing predictable expansion. The handheld configuration gives the surgeon direct tactile control for incremental dilation and intraoperative assessment.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Dilating forceps
• Pattern / model: Tubbs mitral valve dilating fcps
• Configuration: Graduated dilating jaws for variable opening; handheld forceps
• Size: 9–45 mm jaw opening range
• Tip / jaw pattern: Broad, atraumatic dilating jaws
• Typical surgical use: Open mitral valve dilation, commissurotomy, exposure and sizing during mitral valve repair or replacement
• Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel to withstand repeated use and sterilization cycles. The broad jaw geometry is designed to reduce point-loading on leaflet tissue during dilation. Reusable construction supports instrument lifecycle management in hospital and ambulatory surgery 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