C.R. Bard 604218 - McCrea Model Female Urethral Sound, Dilation, Sounds, Metal Female, Curved Tip, Reusable, 18FR, Each

C.R. Bard 604218 - McCrea Model Female Urethral Sound, Dilation, Sounds, Metal Female, Curved Tip, Reusable, 18FR, Each

SOUNDS

Sounds are metal instruments that are used to dilate tightly strictured urethra. All of BARD's sounds (with the exception of the Walther Dilator) have a flattened distal end, which allows the physician to know which direction the curve is going. Sounds are available in a variety of sizes and tip configurations to meet the various requirements. They come individually packaged and are reusable.

BARD offers a wide variety of sounds. Sounds are metal instruments that are used to dilate tightly strictured urethra. All of BARD's sounds (with the exception of the Walther Dilator) have a flattened distal end, which allows the physician to know which direction the curve is going. Sounds are available in a variety of sizes and tip configurations to meet the various requirements. They come individually packaged and are reusable.

McCrea Model Female Urethral (604208)

A slender, solid or hollow, flexible or semi-flexible, surgical instrument designed to dilate the urethra, mainly to treat strictures of the urethra, to facilitate the extraction of stones (renal calculi), and/or to facilitate catheter placement. It is typically made of metal or plastics and is available in a range of sizes; it may include a mechanical expanding mechanism. The device may also include a dial to show the degree of expansion of the urethra and as such is usually considered a urethrometer. Urethral bougies are also used for urethral dilatation. This is a reusable device.

Device characteristic

• Device required to be labeled as containing natural rubber latex or dry natural rubber (21 CFR 801.437): No.
• Device labeled as "Not made with natural rubber latex": No.
• For Single-Use: No.
• Prescription Use (Rx): Yes.
• Over the Counter (OTC): No.
• Kit: No.
• Combination Product: No.
• Human Cell, Tissue or Cellular or Tissue-Based Product (HCT/P): No.

Clinically Relevant Size

• Catheter Gauge: 8 French.

Sterilization

• Device Packaged as Sterile: No.
• Requires Sterilization Prior to Use: Yes.
• Sterilization Method: Moist Heat or Steam Sterilization.