Hollowed Tapered Dilator Set with Clamps and Velcro Strapping

Hollowed Tapered Dilator Set with Clamps and Velcro Strapping

This CT/MR Safe Dilator Set was designed to be used when treating anal cancer in females with chemoradiation.  The use of a Hollowed Dilator to delineate and displace the vulva and lower vagina away from the primary tumor with the intention of decreasing dose to these areas.

Item 978-640 Includes:
 •  18mm Hollow Tapered Dilator (0.160" Wall thickness at tip)
 •  25mm Hollow Tapered Dilator (0.120" Wall thickness at tip)
 •  30mm Hollow Tapered Dilator (0.069" Wall thickness at tip)
 •  37mm Hollow Tapered Dilator (0.130" Wall thickness at tip)
 •  15-25mm Dia. Clamp (Item # 977-671525)
 •  25-35mm Dia. Clamp (Item # 977-672535)
 •  Velcro, White Hook & Loop 3/8" x 25 yds. (Item # 977-600)

Directions for Use 

This dilator set includes two clamps and Velcro strapping designed to work with Radiation Implant Briefs.  Radiation implant briefs will accommodate the Hollowed Dilator. The brief is made of a soft cotton Lycra spandex and is sized according to a women’s standard undergarment size. A slit in the fabric allows the physician to insert the Hollowed Dilator. 

Assemble the dilators together, then determine which size will be used.  Retrieve the correct clamp for the dilator size being used and insert it. After the insertion of the dilator, a Clamp is secured to the outer diameter of the Dilator.  Afterwards, the physician may secure one end of the Velcro to the Brief, then insert other end through the slot in the clamp and secure back to Velcro. 

Benefits for Implant Briefs

The radiation implant brief will accommodate LDR and HDR gyn brachytherapy applicators.  The brief is made of a soft cotton Lycra spandex and is sized according to a women’s standard undergarment size.  A slit in the fabric allows the physician to insert the applicator and catheters and to pack the vaginal cavity with gauze.  The implant is held in place by a strap that goes between the legs from front to back.

• Effective means of securing the implant

• Comfortable - no sutures

• No skin irritation - no tape

• Maintains patient dignity

• Reduces staff exposure to radiation

The brief is comfortable for the patient as no labia sutures or tape is needed.  The brief covers the patient genitalia and perineum which helps maintain the patient’s dignity.

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Specifications
Dilator Material:  Propylene Ethylene Copolymer Plastic (400-GA05)
Wall Thickness:  0.069" to 0.170" (1.75mm to 4.32mm)
Clamp Material:  Ertalyte
Sterilization:  Autoclave
Separate all parts prior to sterilization. 
Autoclave wrapped parts for 5 minutes at (270 F°). (132.3 C).°
MR/CT Safe