Tubbs Mitral Valve Dilator 7 shaft

Controlled Access for Mitral Valve Instrumentation

The Tubbs Mitral Valve Dilator features a 7-inch shaft for controlled dilation and probing during mitral valve procedures. Its dedicated dilator profile supports practical instrument handling when access and reach are important in cardiovascular surgical workflows. The elongated shaft can also provide useful working reach within general-surgery instrument sets where a dilator or probe is selected for the procedure. By combining a clearly defined mitral-valve purpose with a straightforward 7-inch configuration, this instrument helps teams identify and handle the appropriate tool for specialized procedural tasks while maintaining compatibility with established facility techniques and protocols.

Use Cases

• Use for dilation and probing tasks associated with mitral valve procedures in cardiovascular surgery.
• Select when an elongated 7-inch shaft is appropriate for instrument reach and access.
• Include in cardiovascular instrument workflows requiring a dedicated mitral valve dilator.
• Use within general-surgery instrument workflows when a dilator or probe is selected for the planned procedure.
• Handle as a focused dilator-and-probe instrument for controlled procedural manipulation.

Specifications

Care & Reprocessing

• Clean and reprocess according to the facility's approved protocols and the applicable instructions for use.
• Inspect the shaft and working end before and after use for visible soil, damage, or irregularities.
• Handle the instrument carefully during cleaning, transport, and setup to help prevent damage.
• Store in a clean, protected manner that avoids contact damage and supports ready inspection before use.

Specifications

General use; follow facility protocols.