OB/GYN, Urology and Rectal Instruments

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Vaginal Speculum: self retaining: helps examine the vaginal canal

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Weighted Speculum: Used in D&C’s: the weight provides stability of the retractor to give the surgeon an excellent view of the surgical field

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Uterine Curette: Used in D&C’s: used to scrape out tissue and extracting biopsies

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Tenaculum: can help manipulate the uterus and cervix

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Urethral Sound: comes in different sizes: they are dilators used to probe and dilate the urethra and to check for and unblock urethral obstructions

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Ureteroscope: non-invasive flexible scope inserted into the ureter and bladder for treatment and dx

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Uterine Dilator: used to dilate the cervix with a ring-stop to prevent over insertion non flexible smooth with blunt tips