Bharat Surgical manufactures and supplies reusable stainless-steel cystoscopy sheaths with compatible obturators for hospitals, urology departments, surgical centres, medical-equipment dealers and international distributors. Multiple French sizes are published to support different cystoscopy system requirements. A cystoscopy sheath must match the telescope, bridge, obturator, working instruments and irrigation connections of the selected system. Buyers should confirm the exact size, working length and locking interface instead of relying only on a general description such as “standard cystoscope sheath.”
A cystoscopy sheath is a tubular component that forms the outer passage for a compatible cystoscope system. Depending on its design, the sheath may support telescope insertion, irrigation and the use of compatible bridges or working instruments.
A cystoscopy sheath system may include:
The sheath and obturator should be treated as matched components. An obturator of the same nominal French size may still be incompatible because of differences in length, tip, profile or locking mechanism.
Bharat Surgical publishes a Cystoscope Sheath with Obturator in the following sizes: 15.3 Fr, 17 Fr, 19 Fr, 20 Fr, 21 Fr, 22 Fr and 25 Fr. The published product specifications are:
| Specification | Published detail |
|---|---|
| Product type | Cystoscope sheath with obturator |
| Available sizes | 15.3, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 25 Fr |
| Material | Stainless steel |
| Material grade | SS 304 |
| Application | Hospital use |
| Brand | Bharat Surgical |
| Published minimum order quantity | One piece |
These details are taken from Bharat Surgical’s current Cystoscope Sheath with Obturator listing.
| Published size | Nominal diameter in millimetres* | Details still requiring confirmation |
|---|---|---|
| 15.3 Fr | Approximately 5.10 mm | Working length, ports, bridge and telescope |
| 17 Fr | Approximately 5.67 mm | Working length, ports, bridge and telescope |
| 19 Fr | Approximately 6.33 mm | Working length, ports, bridge and telescope |
| 20 Fr | Approximately 6.67 mm | Working length, ports, bridge and telescope |
| 21 Fr | Approximately 7.00 mm | Working length, ports, bridge and telescope |
| 22 Fr | Approximately 7.33 mm | Working length, ports, bridge and telescope |
| 25 Fr | Approximately 8.33 mm | Working length, ports, bridge and telescope |
*Nominal conversion only: French size ÷ 3. Actual dimensions and tolerances must be confirmed from the product specification.
French size is a nominal measurement commonly used for urology sheaths and related instruments.
Diameter in millimetres ≈ French size ÷ 3
French size supports preliminary comparison, but it does not confirm:
Two sheaths with the same French size may belong to different system interfaces.
Bharat Surgical’s published product includes the cystoscopy sheath with an obturator. The obturator is designed to fit inside a specified sheath during system placement. Before purchase, confirm:
Do not substitute an obturator from a different model without written compatibility confirmation.
Diagnostic Configuration: A diagnostic cystoscopy setup may combine the sheath, obturator, telescope and compatible bridge for visual examination and irrigation.
Operative Configuration: An operative configuration may include a working bridge and compatible instruments such as forceps, graspers or other accessories. Instrument selection depends on the bridge, channel, sheath and telescope system.
The clinical team should determine the required configuration. A sheath size alone does not identify whether the complete system is diagnostic or operative.
| Component | Details required before ordering |
|---|---|
| Cystoscopy sheath | French size, working length, ports and locking interface |
| Obturator | Exact sheath size, model, length and tip |
| Telescope | Diameter, angle, length and connection |
| Bridge | Single or double channel, interface and working channel |
| Working instrument | Diameter, length, jaw design and bridge compatibility |
| Stopcock | Port thread, position and connector |
| Irrigation tubing | Connector type and fluid-management system |
| Camera coupler | Telescope eyepiece and camera-head interface |
| Light cable | Telescope-side and light-source-side connectors |
| Seal or cap | Bridge and instrument diameter |
| Sterilisation tray | Instrument dimensions and set contents |
| Feature | Cystoscopy sheath | TURP inner–outer sheath |
|---|---|---|
| Primary system | Cystoscope | Resectoscope |
| Published Bharat Surgical range | 15.3–25 Fr | 26 Fr published |
| Typical assembly | Sheath, obturator, telescope and bridge | Inner sheath, outer sheath, obturator, telescope and working element |
| Energy component | Not necessarily required | Used in a compatible resection system |
| Working interface | Bridge and channel dependent | Working-element dependent |
| Interchangeability | Model-specific | Model-specific |
A cystoscopy sheath must not be substituted for a TURP resectoscope sheath solely because their sizes appear similar.
A cystoscopy sheath and a VIU or optical urethrotomy sheath serve different system requirements. A cystoscopy sheath is designed for a compatible cystoscope configuration, while a VIU sheath is designed for a compatible optical urethrotomy system. Their telescopes, working components, distal profiles and locking mechanisms may differ. The nominal French size does not establish interchangeability.
A litho sheath is selected for a compatible lithotripsy or stone-management system, while a cystoscopy sheath belongs to a cystoscope configuration. Buyers should order each product according to its intended system rather than treating all urology sheaths as equivalent.
Bharat Surgical identifies stainless steel grade 304 for its published cystoscopy sheath. Institutional buyers may request confirmation of:
Stainless-steel construction does not mean that every cleaning chemical or sterilisation cycle is suitable. Follow the product-specific IFU.
When comparing cystoscopy sheaths, consider:
The published Bharat Surgical cystoscopy sheath is a stainless-steel instrument and is generally procured as a reusable device. However, the final product documentation must confirm its reusable status and delivered sterile condition. These terms should be stated separately:
Do not describe a reusable instrument as sterile unless the delivered packaging and product label support that claim.
Reusable cystoscopy sheaths have lumens, ports, stopcocks and joints that require thorough cleaning. Reprocessing must follow the instructions supplied for the exact sheath and its accessories. The FDA describes reusable-device reprocessing as a detailed, multistep process involving cleaning followed by the required disinfection or sterilisation. See the FDA reusable-device reprocessing information and reprocessing validation guidance.
Do not publish or apply one universal steam temperature, exposure time or chemical concentration to all cystoscopy sheaths and accessories.
After reprocessing:
A bent or damaged sheath should be removed from service and assessed through an authorised repair process.
| BOQ item | Specification to provide | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Cystoscopy sheath | French size, length, ports and interface | ___ |
| Matching obturator | Size, tip and locking mechanism | ___ |
| Telescope | Diameter, angle and working length | ___ |
| Diagnostic bridge | Interface and channel configuration | ___ |
| Operative bridge | Single/double channel and instrument size | ___ |
| Biopsy forceps | Diameter, length and cup design | ___ |
| Grasping forceps | Diameter, length and jaw pattern | ___ |
| Stopcock set | Port and thread specification | ___ |
| Seal or cap | Bridge and instrument compatibility | ___ |
| Irrigation connector | Port and tubing specification | ___ |
| Light cable | Scope-side and source-side connectors | ___ |
| Camera coupler | Telescope and camera interface | ___ |
| Sterilisation tray | Dimensions and set contents | ___ |
| Spare sheath | Exact size and model | ___ |
| Spare obturator | Exact matching sheath | ___ |
Hospitals may request:
The urologist, biomedical-engineering team, CSSD and procurement department should jointly verify the final set.
Medical-equipment dealers and distributors can request:
The published minimum order quantity is one piece, but the applicable MOQ and commercial terms should be reconfirmed through the current quotation.
International buyers should provide:
Importers must verify local medical-device registration, labelling and import requirements.
Cystoscopy sheath prices depend on:
For an accurate quotation, specify the required size and complete cystoscope-system details.
Please provide:
Technical, compatibility, ordering and reprocessing answers for the Bharat Surgical Cystoscopy Sheath range.
It is the tubular outer component used with a compatible cystoscope, telescope, bridge and obturator.
Yes. Bharat Surgical publishes an SS 304 cystoscope sheath supplied with an obturator.
Published sizes are 15.3, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 25 Fr.
The published sheath is manufactured from stainless steel.
Bharat Surgical lists SS 304.
The published product is described as a cystoscope sheath with obturator. Confirm the supplied components in the quotation.
The current product page lists a minimum order quantity of one piece.
It is a nominal diameter designation. Obtain exact dimensions and tolerances from the product specification.
Divide the French size by three for an approximate nominal diameter in millimetres.
No. Length, lock, bridge, telescope and obturator interfaces must also match.
No. The obturator must match the sheath’s exact profile, length and locking system.
Not unless it is specifically included in the written quotation.
No. Diameter, working length, angle and system interface must be verified.
It is a component connecting the telescope and sheath while providing the required viewing or working arrangement.
No. The locking interface and working configuration are system-specific.
They provide different working-channel arrangements. Exact instrument capacity depends on the model.
No such substitution should be made unless expressly approved for the complete system.
No. They belong to different endoscopic systems and have different working-component requirements.
No. A litho sheath is selected for a compatible lithotripsy or stone-management system.
The exact number and arrangement of ports should be confirmed for the quoted model.
Confirm this in the quotation because supplied components and configurations may vary.
Replacement depends on the model. Provide the sheath reference and port details when requesting spares.
The stainless-steel product is generally procured as reusable, but its label and IFU must confirm this.
The delivered sterile or non-sterile condition must be verified in the product documentation.
Yes. Follow the validated preparation and sterilisation instructions before clinical use.
Do not assume this based only on stainless-steel construction. Follow the exact product IFU.
Flush and brush it using the detergents, tools and method specified by the manufacturer.
Follow the IFU. Matched components generally require separation so all surfaces can be accessed.
Inspect size, cleanliness, straightness, lumen patency, stopcocks, locking function, obturator fit and system assembly.
No. Remove it from service and obtain an authorised assessment.
Stop using it and inspect its ports, stopcocks, seals and joints through the approved maintenance process.
Photographs help, but the size, length, telescope, bridge and original product reference are also required.
It may be possible when the exact matching sheath can be identified.
Yes. A set quotation can include the sheath, obturator, telescope, bridge, working instruments and compatible accessories.
Yes. List the quantity required for each published size in the BOQ.
Yes. Pricing depends on size, configuration, quantity, packing and destination.
Export enquiries may be accepted subject to product availability, documentation and destination-country requirements.
Send the required size, quantity, system specifications and delivery location for a current quotation.
Medical and Procurement Disclaimer: Cystoscopy sheaths are intended for use by appropriately trained healthcare professionals with a compatible cystoscope system. This page provides general product and procurement information and is not a procedural guide. Sizes, working length, supplied accessories, sterile status, reusable status, compatibility, certification, availability and minimum order requirements may vary. Confirm every specification through Bharat Surgical’s current written quotation, product label and instructions for use.
Cystoscopy sheath prices depend on French size, working length, obturator inclusion, port and stopcock configuration, locking interface, material and finish, individual component or complete set, bridge and accessory requirements, order quantity, packaging, documentation, and delivery location. For an accurate quotation, specify the required size and complete cystoscope-system details.