Wilder Lacrimal Dilator
Single-ended lacrimal dilator with a tapered tip, made in fine, medium and heavy tapers, used to gradually enlarge the lacrimal punctum.
Reusable hand instrument
About the Wilder Lacrimal Dilator
The Wilder lacrimal dilator is a single-ended instrument for enlarging the lacrimal punctum and canal during tear-duct procedures, allowing probes or tubes to be introduced.
The pattern is defined in catalogues by its range of tapers: makers list Wilder dilators with fine or short, medium, and heavy or long tapers, sometimes numbered by size. Handles are typically round and knurled.
Stainless steel and titanium versions are available, and the naming of taper grades differs between makers.
Product reference: Rigor Instruments — official product page. The listed company is shown as a source; check the catalogue for its role as manufacturer or supplier.
Common uses
- Punctal dilation
- Lacrimal probing and intubation procedures
Catalogue listings from manufacturers
| Brand | Catalogue item | Model no. | Size / length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor Instruments | Wilder Lacrimal Dilator (RI-00663) | RI-00663 | Official site ↗ | |
| Rigor Instruments | Wilder Lacrimal Dilator (RI-00664) | RI-00664 | Official site ↗ | |
| Rigor Instruments | Wilder Lacrimal Dilator (RI-00665) | RI-00665 | Official site ↗ |
3 items listed in manufacturers’ own online catalogues, with sizes and model numbers as published. Check the exact item on the manufacturer’s page before ordering.
Companies offering this instrument
Rigor Instruments
Sialkot, Pakistan
Sialkot surgical instrument manufacturer with its own factory, offering spine, laparoscopy and obstetrics instruments and custom orders.
Shown only where the company’s own catalogue or website lists this instrument.
Further reading
- How to Read a Surgical Instrument CataloguePatterns, lengths, tips, locks, materials and finishes: the catalogue terms buyers need to compare instrument offers like for…
- Stainless Steel Grades and Finishes for Surgical InstrumentsMartensitic vs austenitic steel, ISO 7153-1 and ASTM F899, tungsten carbide inserts, titanium, and satin vs mirror finishes…
- How Surgical Instruments Are Made: From Forging to PassivationA step-by-step look at how reusable surgical instruments are made: steel choice, forging, machining, heat treatment, grinding, polishing…
Questions about the Wilder Lacrimal Dilator
What is a Wilder Lacrimal Dilator used for?
Single-ended lacrimal dilator with a tapered tip, made in fine, medium and heavy tapers, used to gradually enlarge the lacrimal punctum.
Where can I find catalogue listings for the Wilder Lacrimal Dilator?
3 items matching this pattern are listed from manufacturers’ own online catalogues: Rigor Instruments (3). The catalogue table gives each model number and size as published, with a link to the official product page.
Which companies offer the Wilder Lacrimal Dilator?
Companies whose own catalogues list the Wilder Lacrimal Dilator include Rigor Instruments. Check the exact pattern and size with the company.
Which instruments are related to the Wilder Lacrimal Dilator?
Other probes & dilators in this directory include Bowman Lacrimal Probe, Castroviejo Lacrimal Dilator, Harms Trabeculotomy Probe and Muldoon Lacrimal Dilator. See all probes & dilators.
What should I check when sourcing probes and dilators?
- Pattern and size: compare the diameter or size range, the tip shape and the length with the supplier’s catalogue drawing or a sample.
- Material: confirm the exact steel grade or alloy in the supplier’s documentation, such as the material specification or certificate.
- Finish and any coating, as stated by the supplier.
- Regulatory marking or registration required in your target market (see medical device certifications).
- Reprocessing: the cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation instructions in the manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU).
Sources
- rigorinstruments.com/ophthalmic-surgical-instruments/wilder-lacrimal-dilator-ri-00663/
- rigorinstruments.com/ophthalmic-surgical-instruments/wilder-lacrimal-dilator-ri-00664/
- rigorinstruments.com/ophthalmic-surgical-instruments/wilder-lacrimal-dilator-ri-00665/
- revmedconnect.com/OP-HNW?page=3
- accessgudid.nlm.nih.gov/devices/00190660029555
Last checked 29 Oct 2026. Information is general reference, not clinical guidance.
Suggest a correction if any detail on this page is wrong.
Related instruments
Bowman Lacrimal Probe
Slender, double-ended, malleable probe used to explore and open the nasolacrimal duct, especially in congenital tear-duct obstruction.
Castroviejo Lacrimal Dilator
Double-ended lacrimal dilator, typically with one needle-point end and one tapered end, used to widen the punctum and canaliculus.
Harms Trabeculotomy Probe
Two-armed ophthalmic probe (trabeculotome) used in ab externo trabeculotomy to open Schlemm's canal into the anterior chamber, mainly for congenital glaucoma.
Muldoon Lacrimal Dilator
Small hand-held ophthalmic dilator with a tapered tip, used to enlarge the lacrimal punctum and canal during tear-duct procedures.