Milex Products Online Catalog

Dilateria

Diaphragms

Word Catheters

Vaginal Dilators

Dilateria - Latex Free
(Laminaria Japonica)
Journal reprints available

Catalog Information:
CPT Code: Procedure: 59200
Supplies: 99070

Milex Sizes and Codes:
(All sizes approximately 60mm long)

Size Diameter at Middle Milex Code

Extra Thin 2±mm (no collar) 200

Thin 3±mm 210

Med. Thick 4±mm 220

Thick 5±mm 230

Extra Thick 6±mm 240

Sea plant approximately 60mm long with plastic collar and nylon string at proximal end.

Ethylene Oxide Processed/
One time use only

Abbreviated Information:

Dilateria is a by-product of Laminaria Japonica, a seaweed that grows in the waters of northern Asia. The stipe, or stem, is dried, sized, and subsequently hand-processed to assure a proper rounding of the tip and a more uniform diameter. A string is attached for ease in location, and a button is placed on the end to control migration further into the cervical canal. Dilateria is individually packaged.

Indications:

Dilateria should be considered whenever cervical dilation and/or softening of the cervix is desired.

Cervical stenosis
1. Related to dysmenorrhea
2. Considered a possible cause of infertility
3. Resulting from cauterization or conization
Prior to colposcopy to provide clearer view of squamocolumnar junction
Prior to hysteroscopy
Prior to endometrial curettage
Suction cannula aspiration
Endometrial biopsy
Induction of labor
Fetal demise
Radium placement

Advantages:

Gradual symmetrical dilation.

Reduces instances of cervical tears
Minimizes patient discomfort
Less risk of causing false passage

Limitations:

Dilateria begins expanding slowly but immediately. The maximum dilation occurs within 6 to 8 hours. In cases where only partial dilation is necessary, the Dilateria can sometimes be removed in 45 minutes to 1 hour, but under no circumstances should Dilateria be left in place for more than 24 hours.
Patient must return for removal of Dilateria.

Contraindication:

Should not be used in presence of vaginal, cervical, or pelvic infections
Non-compliant patient

Packed:

Dilateria
3 sterile gauze pads
Patient Consent Form
Instructions for insertion and removal
Comprehensive information included with each order

Laminaria is a sea-grown plant that may have residual spores present even after processing with the most advanced Ethylene Oxide procedures.

WARNING ! One-time use only. Product becomes brittle if reused and may break.
DO NOT PULL STRING TO REMOVE DILATERIA