pigtail lachrymal probe

Technical Specifications of pigtail lachrymal probe

Constructed in titanium with a polished finish, this ophthalmic surgical instrument features a round handle for controlled handling during procedures. The 100 mm length and 0.4 mm variant, combined with blunt tips and 0.4 mm holes, support precise intraoperative use. It is autoclavable and supplied as a single piece.

Surgical Applications of pigtail lachrymal probe

This device provides controlled canalicular access and gentle luminal dilation to prepare passages for cannulation or catheter introduction during oculoplastic procedures. The curved pigtail tip supports suture or stent guidance, positioning, or retrieval to assist canalicular segment alignment during periocular reconstruction.

Common Applications

• Canalicular probing and gentle dilation for lacrimal drainage assessment
• Assistance with bicanalicular silicone stent placement and retrieval
• Guiding sutures or stents through canalicular lacerations during repair
• Bypassing partial obstructions to establish passage patency
• Positioning and aligning canalicular segments in oculoplastic reconstruction
• Post-dacryocystorhinostomy patency verification of the lacrimal pathway