Wilder Lac Dilator size #3 heavy taper

Controlled Dilation for General Surgical Workflows

The Wilder Lac Dilator size #3 heavy taper is a surgical dilator designed for controlled enlargement and assessment of an opening during general surgery. Its heavy-taper configuration supports a deliberate, progressive approach when the operative task calls for a substantial, clearly defined taper rather than a fine probe profile. As part of the Dilator & Probes category, it provides a focused instrument option for surgeons and staff organizing instruments around access, sizing, and passage-related tasks. The numbered format also helps teams identify the intended instrument quickly during setup and use.

Use Cases

• Support controlled dilation during general surgical procedures where a heavy-taper dilator is appropriate.
• Use for assessing or enlarging an opening as part of a staged surgical workflow.
• Assist with passage-related tasks that require a clearly identified size 3 dilator.
• Include in Dilator & Probes setups for general surgery cases involving access or sizing tasks.

Specifications

Care & Reprocessing

• Clean and reprocess according to facility protocols and the applicable manufacturer instructions.
• Inspect the heavy-taper profile before and after use for visible soil, damage, or irregularities.
• Handle the dilator carefully during cleaning, transport, and setup to help protect its working surfaces.
• Store in a clean, protected location with other prepared surgical instruments.

General use; follow facility protocols.