Welch Allyn Vaginal Specula User Manual
Product #
Electrosurgical Specula L x W
Pederson
88350 Medium 114mm x 22mm
88352 Large 121mm x 26mm
Graves
88346 Medium 113mm x 33mm
88348 Large 125mm x 35mm
Prima Series
®
88338 Medium 113mm x 33mm
88340 Large 125mm x 35mm
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Vaginal Specula
Part # 883383 Revision A
Skaneateles Falls, NY 13153 USA
Phone: 315-685-4460
Toll Free: 800-535-6663
Fax: 315-685-3361
Skaneateles Falls, NY 13153 USA
Phone: 315-685-4460
Toll Free: 800-535-6663
Fax: 315-685-3361
Manufactured for:
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DESCRIPTION
Vaginal specula are available from Welch Allyn’s line that allow use in almost any situation.
There are single-use and re-usable plastic specula for general office or operating room use, as well as Rose
and Prima Series
™
electrosurgical specula. All of the rose-coated and Prima
™
specula are non-conductive and
autoclavable. Many of the styles include either permanent or disposable smoke evacuator tubing.
INDICATIONS FOR USE
Vaginal specula are indicated whenever a visual examination of the vagina and cervix is
necessary. The instruments are also necessary for visualization when treating
vaginal/cervical lesions.
Some of the indications include (not a complete list):
1 General pelvic exam—visualization of the cervix and vagina, and for obtaining pap smears.
2 Visualization of cervical or vaginal secretions for obtaining cultures or wet smears.
3 Visualization for evaluation of the source of bleeding: vaginal, cervical, or uterine.
4 Evaluation of the vagina and cervix in presence of vulvar or perineal viral
(Herpes or HPV) lesions.
5 Visualization of cervix and or vagina as part of evaluation and treatment of CIN; Abnormal
pap, VAIN, HPV or other cervical lesions.
6 In conjunction with biopsy, electrosurgical, cryo or cold knife treatment methods.
7 Follow-up evaluation of treatment of cervical or vaginal lesions.
8 Preoperative evaluation of vaginal and uterine supports relating to descent and prolapse.
9 Post operative evaluation of vaginal apex after abdominal or vaginal hysterectomy.
10 Post operative evaluation after vaginal or abdominal pelvic relaxation surgical procedures.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Please refer to hysteroscope or electrosurgical generator manuals.
WARNINGS
Inform the patient when the speculum is introduced and removed.
Adjust as necessary to provide improved comfort.
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ETHYLENE OXIDE
n Thorouthly clean specula of all foreign matter prior to sterilization, following steps A and B.
n Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for operation and loading of sterilizer.
During sterilization provide direct exposure to all surfaces of the instruments.
n Sterilize instruments in their “open” position.
n Avoid contact of plastic to bare metal.
RECOMMENDED HOSPITAL EHTYLENE OXIDE CYCLE
Temperature 125-130°F
50% RH (pre-humidity) 60 minutes
-0/+10 minutes
Pre Vacuum 24” Hg ± 2” Hg
Gas Pressure 6-8 psig (550-660 mg/L)
Exposure Time 4 hours -0/+0.25 hours
Post Vacuum 24” Hg 2X ± 2” Hg
Aeration 12-0/+1 hours at 120°F
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