Sklar Worst Pigtail Probe, Adult, 6-1/4 Inch
A 6-1/4 inch adult sized Worst pigtail probe from Sklar, combining a hook and spiral probe tip, used in lacrimal duct and ophthalmic procedures in hospitals.
The Sklar Worst Pigtail Probe, Adult size, is a 6-1/4 inch fine instrument combining a hook and a spiral probe tip on the same handle, used primarily in ophthalmic and lacrimal surgery. Its distinctive curled, pigtail shaped probe end is designed to pass gently through the lacrimal canaliculi to help locate, dilate or intubate the tear duct system, while the hook end can assist with retrieving or guiding fine silicone tubing used in lacrimal intubation procedures.
This adult sized version is proportioned for the anatomy of adult patients, distinguishing it from the child size version of the same instrument. Ophthalmologists and oculoplastic surgeons rely on precise, delicate probes of this kind when treating blocked or narrowed tear ducts, a common outpatient and day case procedure.
Manufactured by Sklar from fine surgical grade material, the probe is intended for repeated clinical use and should be carefully cleaned, inspected and sterilised between patients given its delicate tip. Ophthalmology clinics and hospitals across the UAE offering lacrimal surgery typically stock both adult and child sizes of this specialised probe.
