Sklar Worst Pigtail Probe, Child, 5-1/2 Inch
A 5-1/2 inch child sized Worst pigtail probe from Sklar, combining a hook and spiral probe tip, used in paediatric lacrimal duct procedures in hospitals.
The Sklar Worst Pigtail Probe, Child size, is a 5-1/2 inch fine instrument that pairs a hook end with a spiral pigtail probe tip on a single handle, sized specifically for use in paediatric patients. It is used mainly in ophthalmic and lacrimal surgery to navigate the smaller lacrimal canaliculi found in children, helping the surgeon locate, dilate or place tubing within the tear duct system during treatment of congenital or acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction.
The shorter length compared to the adult version reflects the smaller anatomy the instrument is designed to work within, while the hook feature assists in guiding or retrieving fine intubation tubing during the procedure. Paediatric ophthalmologists rely on correctly sized, delicate instruments like this one to reduce the risk of trauma to a child's tear duct during surgery.
Manufactured by Sklar for repeated clinical use, the probe should be handled carefully and sterilised between patients due to its fine tip. Paediatric ophthalmology services and hospitals across the UAE that treat blocked tear ducts in children typically stock this child sized probe alongside the adult version.
