- Medium, reusable Graves vaginal speculum made from surgical-grade German stainless steel, used for gynecological examinations
Applications:
- Primarily used in gynecology and obstetrics for:
- Performing pelvic examinations, for patients where improved visibility is desired
- Facilitating the collection of Pap smears
- Collection of Cervical Samples (Pap smears) can help in obtaining more comprehensive samples.
- Assisting in various diagnostic and minor procedural interventions within the vaginal canal and cervix
Key Features:
- Has two curved, duckbill-shaped blades
- "open-sided" design means that one side of the speculum blades is open or cut away
- "open-sided" design, combined with wide-angle blades, is specifically intended to provide even broader and clearer visualization of the cervix and vaginal wall
- "open side" can facilitate the introduction of instruments or allow for easier manipulation during procedures like biopsies, cryotherapy, or IUD insertion
- Particularly useful in cases where access or visibility is challenging with standard speculums
- This design modification aims to provide even better visualization of the cervix and vaginal walls by offering a wider opening
- Does not typically include a built-in light source capability, although external illumination can be used
- Reusable instrument that must be properly cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized before each use
- Manufactured in Germany
Dimensions:
- 1-3/8" (3.5cm) wide x 4" (10.2cm) long for the blades
