Welch Allyn Vaginal Specula - User Manual - Manual (Page 2)

DESCRIPTION
Vaginal specula are available from W
elch 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.
INDICA
TIONS 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.
S
ome of the indications include (not a complete list):
1
General pelvic exam—visualization of the cervix and vagina, and for obtaining pap smears.
2
V
isualization of cervical or vaginal secretions for obtaining cultures or wet smears.
3
V
isualization 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
V
isualization of cervix and or vagina as part of evaluation and treatment of CIN; Abnormal
pap, V
AIN, 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.
CON
TRAINDICA
TIONS
Please refer to hysteroscope or electrosurgical generator manuals.
W
ARNINGS
Inform the patient when the speculum is introduced and removed. Adjust as necessary to provide improved comfort.
1
6
ETHYLENE O
X
IDE
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
A
void contact of plastic to bare metal.
RECOMMENDED HOSPIT
AL EHTYLENE O
XIDE CY
CLE
Temperature
125-130°F
50% RH (pre-humidity)
60 minutes -0/+10 minutes
Pre V
acuum
24” Hg
±
2” Hg
Gas Pressure
6-8 psig (550-660 mg/L)
Exposure T
ime
4 hours -0/+0.25 hours
Post V
acuum
24” Hg 2X
±
2” Hg
Aeration
12-0/+1 hours at 120°F