The Current Challenge:
Medical professionals report increasing incidence of anterior vaginal side-wall laxity as obesity rates increase. This restricts visibility and access to the cervix, slowing down gynaecological procedures and increasing the number of general anaesthetic referrals. The finger of a glove has been used in the past to retract the sidewalls during the speculum examination; several risks have been associated with this method and their use cautioned against in National Health guidelines.
The Solution | Ultraspec Sidewall Retractor:
Expensive, cumbersome instruments have been available for many years to improve visibility of the cervix during gynae procedures. Unfortunately, it is only after starting a procedure with a standard, Cusco-type speculum that the problem becomes evident. This necessitates the use and cost of a second speculum and the additional trauma for the patient.
Where an obstructed cervix is encountered, clinicians can now overcome the issue by simply inserting the new Sidewall Retractor into an Ultraspec Speculum.
By inserting a vaginal side-wall Retractor into an Ultraspec Speculum, the vaginal sidewalls are gently displaced laterally and a clear view of the cervix is created.
The new Ultraspec Retractor acts as an effective 4-blade speculum for overcoming anterior vaginal wall laxity. The Retractor is already used by professionals to ensure maximum visibility during examinations, screening and procedures and offers the following benefits to healthcare providers:
- COST SAVING: Use one vaginal speculum for inspection and treatment
- CLEAR VIEW: Fewer patients need to undergo procedures under a general anaesthetic (Can save in excess of £300 and streamlining patient care)
- PATIENT PROTECTION: The Ultraspec Sidewall Retractor is 100% insulated for safety (Can reduce incidence of inadvertent / painful sidewall burns during cervical procedures)
- TIME SAVING: Simply insert a second instrument instead of aborting the procedure
What do existing users of the new Retractor think?
“With a population with a growing obesity issue and associated vaginal wall prolapse this retractor enables us to obtain a clear view of the cervix and vagina” Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
“This unique sidewalk retractor, effortlessly enables a clear and unobstructed view of the cervix by gently retracting the side walls of the vagina in our population of ever growing more challenging cases.” Hospital Based Co-ordinator for Colposcopy
View the latest Ultraspec Retractor Video
About the Manufacturer:
Splice Cast Ltd (Manufacturer of the Ultraspec range) are at the forefront of medical device innovation in Gynaecology and Healthcare.
The Ultraspec Vaginal Speculum is the market-leading UK-Made unbreakable* cusco-style vaginal speculum and is chosen by health professionals around the world.
Through continually evaluating better designs, systems and methods, Splice Cast has become the supplier of choice to medical resellers by being the brand of choice for ‘People who care’.
Splice Cast Ltd is committed to advancing healthcare with innovative products developed in response to human needs and continues to engage with health professionals to develop new effective products which have an indispensably positive impact on the lives of people.
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