DE4321868A1 - Three-leaf vaginal speculum for one-handed operation in gynaecology - Google Patents

Abstract

Technical problem: Improvement of the viewability of the cervix and the vagina which is frequently inadequate with the currently used devices in which two leaves are vertically spread with a hinge. Solution to the problem: The vaginal speculum brings about a considerable improvement of the viewability of the area to be examined in that the upper leaf is divided and can be spread horizontally and vertically, so that V-shaped spreading is achieved. On opening a rail that is movably mounted in the lower part of the guide bracket effects locking engagement in the handle with the desired spreading angle and simultaneously automatic holding of the device.

Description

In gynecological practice - as far as they are be handled by one person (i.e. without assistance) - only 2-leaf specula used. With these is by Spread the top leaf in a hinge joint Unfolding of the vagina and inspection of the uterus neck and vagina.

With a very long sheath, but also with an existing one Connective tissue weakness, however, often occurs a collapse of the side vaginal walls on what an unhindered Contemplation and especially treatment of the mother mouth difficult.

The invention specified in claim 1 is the problem based on the optimal view and the uncomplicated To ensure treatment of the organs mentioned.

The advantages achieved by the invention are that the female vagina not only vertically, but through Open the upper speculum leaves two more turns points is spread out in a V-shape, creating a connection falling of the lateral vaginal walls is prevented.

This not only provides improved insight, but also the risk of injury when using the Heat or low temperature treatment excluded.

The lock in the handle makes it self-holding device with different opening angles.

The vaginal speculum is shown in the attached drawings described in more detail.

Fig. 1 shows the components: lower sheet (A), handle (B) with window and nose (C), bracket (D) with retaining pins (E), divided upper sheet (F and G) with the holes (H) and guide grooves (J); Guide bracket (K) with guide pins (L) and movably mounted locking rail (M) with openings (N) and bearings (O), bore (Y); Axle stub (Z) on part (D).

Fig. 2 shows the perspective side view.

Fig. 3 shows the top view.

Fig. 4 shows the rear view, ie the working posture of the device. The locking rail (M) and the retaining pins (E) have been omitted.

Claims (2)

1. Vaginal speculum for use by gynecologists diagnostics and therapy. 2. vaginal speculum according to claim 1, characterized in that the upper leaf of the speculum spread again can be and by a lock in the handle itself keeps active.