Dittel Urethral Bougie

## Overview

The Dittel Urethral Bougie is a Dittel urethral bougie used for calibration and dilation of the urethra in urological procedures. It carries the Dittel pattern, a named instrument pattern within the dilators range. This listing represents the complete Dittel Urethral Bougie product family, offered as a configurable range of variations that share a common design and differ in defined, printed characteristics. It is classified under Dilators › Urethral Bougie and is intended for use by trained surgical and clinical personnel. All specifications below are taken directly from the manufacturer catalog; characteristics that are not stated in the catalog are omitted rather than assumed.

## Instrument Class and Clinical Role

Urethral bougies are used to calibrate and dilate the urethra, either to assess the calibre of the lumen or to enlarge a narrowing. They are introduced in graduated sizes so that the lumen is dilated in controlled increments. Instruments of this class are defined chiefly by diameter, together with length and tip form.

## Pattern and Identification

This instrument is supplied in the Dittel pattern. Within a surgical inventory, the pattern name together with the Aesculap catalog reference number uniquely identifies the item, which supports accurate reordering and standardisation across a department. Every variation in this family is listed with its own catalog reference so that a specific configuration can be ordered without ambiguity.

## Design and Configuration

Available charrière options are Charr. 10, Charr. 11, Charr. 12, Charr. 13, Charr. 14, Charr. 15, Charr. 16, Charr. 17, Charr. 18, Charr. 19, Charr. 20, Charr. 21, Charr. 22, Charr. 23, Charr. 24, Charr. 25, Charr. 26, Charr. 27, Charr. 28, Charr. 29, Charr. 30, Charr. 8, and Charr. 9. All items in this listing share a total length of 345 mm and a curved profile.

## Configuration Options

This is a configurable (variable) product. A specific item is selected by choosing from the available charrière options listed above; the family comprises 23 variations in total. The individual configurations are: Dittel Urethral Bougie, Charr. 10 (reference EF640R); Dittel Urethral Bougie, Charr. 11 (reference EF641R); Dittel Urethral Bougie, Charr. 12 (reference EF642R); Dittel Urethral Bougie, Charr. 13 (reference EF643R); Dittel Urethral Bougie, Charr. 14 (reference EF644R); Dittel Urethral Bougie, Charr. 15 (reference EF645R); Dittel Urethral Bougie, Charr. 16 (reference EF646R); Dittel Urethral Bougie, Charr. 17 (reference EF647R); Dittel Urethral Bougie, Charr. 18 (reference EF648R); Dittel Urethral Bougie, Charr. 19 (reference EF649R); Dittel Urethral Bougie, Charr. 20 (reference EF650R); Dittel Urethral Bougie, Charr. 21 (reference EF651R); Dittel Urethral Bougie, Charr. 22 (reference EF652R); Dittel Urethral Bougie, Charr. 23 (reference EF653R); Dittel Urethral Bougie, Charr. 24 (reference EF654R); Dittel Urethral Bougie, Charr. 25 (reference EF655R); Dittel Urethral Bougie, Charr. 26 (reference EF656R); Dittel Urethral Bougie, Charr. 27 (reference EF657R); Dittel Urethral Bougie, Charr. 28 (reference EF658R); Dittel Urethral Bougie, Charr. 29 (reference EF659R); Dittel Urethral Bougie, Charr. 30 (reference EF660R); Dittel Urethral Bougie, Charr. 8 (reference EF638R); Dittel Urethral Bougie, Charr. 9 (reference EF639R). Each configuration maps to a unique Aesculap catalog reference so that the exact item can be ordered without ambiguity.

## Technical Specifications

The following specifications are recorded for this listing. Pattern / Eponym: Dittel. Instrument Type: Urethral Bougie. Category: Dilators. Subcategory: Urethral Bougie. Length: 345 mm. Curvature: curved. Available Charrière: Charr. 10, Charr. 11, Charr. 12, Charr. 13, Charr. 14, Charr. 15, Charr. 16, Charr. 17, Charr. 18, Charr. 19, Charr. 20, Charr. 21, Charr. 22, Charr. 23, Charr. 24, Charr. 25, Charr. 26, Charr. 27, Charr. 28, Charr. 29, Charr. 30, Charr. 8, and Charr. 9. Variation Count: 23. Family ID: FAM-000082.

## Applications

Consistent with its design as a Dittel urethral bougie used for calibration and dilation of the urethra in urological procedures, the Dittel Urethral Bougie is applied in urological procedures. The scope described here is limited to the definitional function of the instrument class; the specific procedures, techniques and patient selection for which the instrument is appropriate are a matter of clinical judgement and institutional protocol and should be determined by the operating clinician. No performance, outcome or suitability claims are made beyond the instrument’s stated design.

## Material, Finish and Reprocessing

The manufacturer catalog data underlying this listing does not state the material, surface finish or reprocessing parameters for the item, and these are therefore not asserted here. Confirm material specifications, compatibility and validated reprocessing instructions with the supplier or manufacturer documentation before purchase or use.

## Procurement and Standardisation

Because every item is identified by a stable Aesculap catalog reference number, this listing supports consistent reordering and inventory standardisation across an operating department. Recording the pattern name together with the reference number allows procurement teams to match replacement stock to instruments already in service and to compare like-for-like items between suppliers. Availability, minimum order requirements and lead times are confirmed on inquiry.

## Ordering and Procurement

This product is available in multiple configurations; refer to the individual variations for exact specifications and catalog reference numbers. Pricing is not published on this platform, which operates on an inquiry (request-a-quote) basis. To proceed, request a quote or send an inquiry and our team will confirm current availability, the exact configuration and lead times. This listing is intended for hospitals, surgical centers, procurement teams, distributors and dealers.