{"product_id":"pigtail-probe-blunt-8mm-155mm-double-ended-lacrimal-instrument","title":"Pigtail Probe – Blunt 8mm, 155mm | Double-Ended Lacrimal Instrument","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePigtail Probe – Blunt 8mm, 155mm | Double-Ended Ophthalmic Lacrimal Instrument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePigtail Probe Blunt 8mm, 155mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStellmacher Instruments Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a precision ophthalmic surgical instrument designed to assist with canalicular exploration, identification, and selected lacrimal drainage system repair procedures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edouble-ended curved pigtail tips, an 8mm curved working-end diameter, and an overall length of 155mm (15.5cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this specialized lacrimal probe is designed for controlled manipulation during delicate canalicular and oculoplastic surgical procedures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe instrument features smooth, blunt curved ends and a textured, knurled grip for controlled handling. Its elongated double-ended design provides access to either working tip without requiring a separate instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for professional ophthalmologists and oculoplastic surgeons, the Pigtail Probe is intended for selected procedures involving canalicular lacerations and lacrimal drainage system reconstruction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8mm Curved Pigtail Ends:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Designed for controlled navigation and manipulation during appropriate canalicular surgical techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlunt Working Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rounded tips are intended to reduce direct sharp-tip contact with delicate tissues compared with sharp-ended probes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble-Ended Configuration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features two curved working ends, offering flexibility in instrument orientation and surgical handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e155mm Overall Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides an extended working length for controlled ophthalmic instrument handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision Stainless Steel Construction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Designed for durability, structural stability, and professional surgical use.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnurled Grip Sections:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Textured gripping areas support stable handling and controlled instrument rotation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth, Polished Working Ends:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Designed to facilitate careful instrument placement in delicate surgical environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecialized Lacrimal Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Developed for selected canalicular repair and lacrimal system surgical techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 55.7329%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 24.0117%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 75.6955%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.0117%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.6955%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePigtail Probe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.0117%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.6955%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStellmacher Instruments Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.0117%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstrument Category\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.6955%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOphthalmic Surgical Instruments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.0117%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstrument Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.6955%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLacrimal \/ Canalicular Probe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.0117%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProbe Configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.6955%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble-Ended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.0117%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTip Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.6955%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlunt, Curved Pigtail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.0117%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurved End Diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.6955%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.0117%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.6955%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e155mm (15.5cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.0117%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.6955%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.0117%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.6955%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRound Handle with Knurled Grip Sections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.0117%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.6955%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolished Metallic Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.0117%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Function\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.6955%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanalicular Exploration and Surgical Assistance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.0117%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurgical Specialty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.6955%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOphthalmology \/ Oculoplastic Surgery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.0117%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.6955%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelected Canalicular Repair and Lacrimal Reconstruction Procedures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.0117%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntended Users\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.6955%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQualified Ophthalmic and Oculoplastic Surgical Professionals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurgical Applications \u0026amp; Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8mm Blunt Pigtail Lacrimal Probe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a specialized instrument for selected procedures involving the tear drainage system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Canalicular Laceration Repair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay be used during selected canalicular laceration repairs to assist with identification of the injured canalicular passage and surgical reconstruction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Canalicular Exploration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to facilitate careful exploration and identification of the canalicular pathway when the surgeon determines that a pigtail probe is appropriate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Lacrimal Drainage System Reconstruction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay assist with selected reconstructive procedures involving damaged canalicular structures and the lacrimal drainage pathway.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Canalicular Stent Placement Assistance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEyelet-equipped pigtail probe configurations can assist with guiding sutures or compatible stenting materials during appropriate canalicular repair techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. Oculoplastic and Lacrimal Surgery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for specialized oculoplastic procedures where controlled canalicular identification and manipulation are required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose the Pigtail Probe?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble-Ended Pigtail Probe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines curved blunt working ends with a textured grip and elongated instrument design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts specialized configuration allows trained surgeons to perform selected canalicular maneuvers with controlled instrument orientation and handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 8mm curved tips and 155mm overall length make this configuration a practical addition to specialized ophthalmic and lacrimal surgical instrument selections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore More Ophthalmic Instruments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDiscover precision surgical instruments at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stellmachermed.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStellmacher Instruments Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrowse our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stellmachermed.com\/collections\/reusable-ophthalmic-instruments\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReusable Ophthalmic Instruments Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to explore additional precision ophthalmic probes, retractors, dilators, and specialized surgical instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLooking for another lacrimal probing instrument? Explore our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stellmachermed.com\/products\/bowman-lacrimal-probe-set-6-pcs\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBowman Lacrimal Probe Set – 6 Pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring multiple probe sizes for selected lacrimal probing applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstrument Care \u0026amp; Professional Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pigtail Probe is intended exclusively for qualified ophthalmic and oculoplastic surgical professionals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully inspect both blunt working ends, the curved shafts, and the gripping surfaces before use. Follow the manufacturer's validated cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, and handling instructions applicable to the supplied instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pigtail probing is a specialized surgical technique that carries a risk of canalicular trauma or false passage formation. Instrument selection and use must follow the surgeon's clinical judgment, anatomical assessment, and established surgical protocols.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose Stellmacher Instruments Inc. for precision ophthalmic instruments designed to support specialized lacrimal and oculoplastic surgical procedures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stellmachermed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67740509929577,"sku":"SM-0733","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6583\/9465\/files\/SM-0733-15.jpg?v=1792661373","url":"https:\/\/stellmachermed.com\/products\/pigtail-probe-blunt-8mm-155mm-double-ended-lacrimal-instrument","provider":"Stellmacher Instruments inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}