A medical speculum includes a first unitary body, a second unitary body, a handle cover, and a latch body. The first unitary body includes a lower bill a forward handle portion that are integrally formed. The second unitary body is rotatably coupled to the first unitary body and includes an upper bill, an actuator, and a locking lever that are integrally formed. The handle cover defines a rearward handle portion coupled to the forward handle portion to enclose an interior volume of a handle. The latch body includes a latch body including a locking receiver configured to engage the locking lever, and a lock. The actuator and the locking member are configured to be manipulated to change a position of the upper bill relative to the lower bill. Related systems, kits, and articles of manufacture are provided.
A61B 1/303 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the vagina, i.e. vaginoscopes
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/32 - Devices for opening or enlarging the visual field, e.g. of a tube of the body
An accessory sleeve and a method for use is provided. The accessory sleeve includes a cylindrical sleeve body. The cylindrical sleeve body includes an outer surface, an inner surface, the inner surface defining a hollow sleeve channel, and at least one open end. The sleeve body is configured to receive an insertion portion of a medical speculum in the hollow sleeve channel, and the sleeve body is further configured to expand from a first state to a second state.
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/303 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the vagina, i.e. vaginoscopes
A61B 1/32 - Devices for opening or enlarging the visual field, e.g. of a tube of the body
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61B 10/02 - Instruments for taking cell samples or for biopsy
A61B 17/43 - Gynaecological or obstetrical instruments or methods for reproduction or fertilisation for artificial insemination
A61B 18/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body
A61B 50/30 - Containers specially adapted for packaging, protecting, dispensing, collecting or disposing of surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
Speculums; Gynecological medical instruments for examining women's reproductive organs; Disposable speculums; Medical apparatus and instruments for use in gynecologic procedures
Speculums; Gynecological medical instruments for examining women's reproductive organs; Medical apparatus and instruments for use in gynecologic procedures
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Applicator for a speculum accessory sleeve and use thereof
An applicator for positioning a sleeve accessory on a medical speculum, and a method for using the applicator, is provided. The applicator has a flat, oblong shape with a distal end and a proximal end, the proximal end being broader than the distal end. The distal end of the applicator includes a first prong and a second prong. At least a portion of the distal end of the applicator is configured to slide into a lumen of a sleeve accessory to facilitate positioning of the sleeve accessory on a medical speculum.
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/303 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the vagina, i.e. vaginoscopes
A61B 50/30 - Containers specially adapted for packaging, protecting, dispensing, collecting or disposing of surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments
Medical apparatus and instruments for use in gynecological
procedures; medical apparatus and instruments for use in
surgical procedures; speculums; vaginal speculums;
single-use, self-contained illumination devices for use in
connection with surgical procedures; single-use,
self-contained illumination devices for use in connection
with medical procedures; light emitting diode (LED)
apparatus for lighting, incorporated into surgical
instruments; light emitting diode (LED) apparatus for
lighting, incorporated into medical instruments, single use
sheath and sleeves used for gynecological procedures.
Speculums; vaginal speculums; medical apparatus and
instruments for use in gynecological procedures; medical
apparatus and instruments for use in surgical procedures;
single use sheath and sleeves used for gynecological
procedures; sheath that is used on a vaginal speculum to
keep tissue back when the speculum is inserted inside a
women's vagina; medical lighting devices, namely, portable
light-based medical device for illumination using a vaginal
speculum to provide visibility into the cervix; single-use,
self-contained illumination devices for use in connection
with surgical procedures; single-use, self-contained
illumination devices for use in connection with medical
procedures; light emitting diode (led) apparatus for
lighting, incorporated into surgical instruments; light
emitting diode (led) apparatus for lighting, incorporated
into medical instruments.
Speculums; vaginal speculums; medical apparatus and
instruments for use in gynecological procedures; medical
apparatus and instruments for use in surgical procedures;
single-use, self-contained illumination devices for use in
connection with surgical procedures; single-use,
self-contained illumination devices for use in connection
with medical procedures; light emitting diode (led)
apparatus for lighting, incorporated into surgical
instruments; light emitting diode (led) apparatus for
lighting, incorporated into medical instruments; single use
sheath and sleeves used for gynecological procedures; sheath
that is used on a vaginal speculum to keep tissue back when
the speculum is inserted inside a women's vagina; medical
lighting devices, namely, portable light-based medical
device for illumination using a vaginal speculum to provide
visibility into the cervix.
(1) Speculums; vaginal speculums; medical apparatus and instruments for use in gynecological procedures; medical apparatus and instruments for use in surgical procedures; single use sheath and sleeves used for gynecological procedures; sheath that is used on a vaginal speculum to keep tissue back when the speculum is inserted inside a women's vagina; medical devices, namely, portable medical light device for intra-vaginal illumination using a vaginal speculum to provide visibility into the cervix; self-contained single-use intra vaginal illumination devices for surgical procedures; self-contained single-use intra-vaginal illumination devices for medical procedures; light emitting diode (LED) apparatus for lighting, incorporated into surgical instruments; light emitting diode (LED) apparatus for lighting, incorporated into medical instruments.
(1) Medical apparatus and instruments for use in gynecological procedures; medical apparatus and instruments for use in surgical procedures; speculums; vaginal speculums; self-contained single-use intra vaginal illumination devices for surgical procedures; self-contained single-use intra-vaginal illumination devices for medical procedures; light emitting diode (LED) apparatus for lighting, incorporated into surgical instruments; light emitting diode (LED) apparatus for lighting, incorporated into medical instruments; single use sheath and sleeves used for gynecological procedures.
(1) Medical lighting devices, namely, portable light-based medical device for illumination using a vaginal speculum to provide visibility into the cervix.
(1) Speculums; vaginal speculums; medical apparatus and instruments for use in gynecological procedures; medical apparatus and instruments for use in surgical procedures; self-contained single-use intra-vaginal illumination devices for surgical procedures; self-contained single-use intra-vaginal illumination devices for medical procedures; light emitting diode (LED) apparatus for lighting, incorporated into surgical instruments; light emitting diode (LED) apparatus for lighting, incorporated into medical instruments; single use sheath and sleeves used for gynecological procedures; sheath that is used on a vaginal speculum to keep tissue back when the speculum is inserted inside a women's vagina; medical devices, namely, portable medical light device for intra-vaginal illumination using a vaginal speculum to provide visibility into the cervix.
The disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses relating to a speculum. The speculum includes a handle, a first bill and a second bill, where a proximal end portion of the first bill and the second bill are coupled to an upper portion of the handle and configured to open along a first axis, a third bill and a fourth bill, where a proximal end portion of the third bill and the fourth bill are coupled to the upper portion of the handle and configured to open along a second axis substantially orthogonal to the first axis and an actuation mechanism that causes the first bill and the second bill to move between an open position and a closed position. In some embodiments, the speculum includes a locking mechanism with a rocker mechanism, a lock strip contained in a handle of the speculum, and a pawl coupled to the handle.
A61B 1/32 - Devices for opening or enlarging the visual field, e.g. of a tube of the body
A61B 1/04 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor combined with photographic or television appliances
A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A61M 29/00 - Dilators with or without means for introducing media, e.g. remedies
A61B 1/303 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the vagina, i.e. vaginoscopes
An insertable sleeve accessory and a method for use is provided. The insertable sleeve includes a cylindrical sleeve body. The cylindrical sleeve body includes an outer surface and an inner surface, the inner surface defining a hollow sleeve channel, and at least one open end. The cylindrical sleeve body is configured to be inserted into a vaginal cavity of a patient. The sleeve body is further configured to receive an insertion portion of a medical speculum in the hollow sleeve channel subsequent to being inserted into the vaginal cavity.
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/32 - Devices for opening or enlarging the visual field, e.g. of a tube of the body
A61B 1/303 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the vagina, i.e. vaginoscopes
An accessory sleeve and a method for use is provided. The accessory sleeve includes a cylindrical sleeve body. The cylindrical sleeve body includes an outer surface, an inner surface, the inner surface defining a hollow sleeve channel, and at least one open end. The sleeve body is configured to receive an insertion portion of a medical speculum in the hollow sleeve channel, and the sleeve body is further configured to expand from a first state to a second state.
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/303 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the vagina, i.e. vaginoscopes
A61B 1/32 - Devices for opening or enlarging the visual field, e.g. of a tube of the body
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61B 10/02 - Instruments for taking cell samples or for biopsy
A61B 17/43 - Gynaecological or obstetrical instruments or methods for reproduction or fertilisation for artificial insemination
A61B 18/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body
A61B 50/30 - Containers specially adapted for packaging, protecting, dispensing, collecting or disposing of surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
Speculums; Vaginal speculums; Medical apparatus and instruments for use in gynecological procedures; Medical apparatus and instruments for use in surgical procedures
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Applicator and sleeve accessory for a speculum and use thereof
An applicator for positioning a sleeve accessory on medical speculum, and a method for using the applicator, is provided. The applicator has a flat, oblong shape with a distal end and a proximal end, the proximal end being broader than the distal end. The distal end of the applicator includes a first prong and a second prong. At least a portion of the distal end of the applicator is configured to slide into a lumen of a sleeve accessory to facilitate positioning of the sleeve accessory on a medical speculum.
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/32 - Devices for opening or enlarging the visual field, e.g. of a tube of the body
A lighting module includes a housing portion, a clip portion having a receiving space between configured to receive a speculum, an arm portion extending from the clip portion and including a lighting element, and a power source electrically connected to the lighting element. Also, a speculum assembly including a speculum and a lighting module is disclosed. Finally, a method of using a lighting module is disclosed.
A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/303 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the vagina, i.e. vaginoscopes
A61B 1/32 - Devices for opening or enlarging the visual field, e.g. of a tube of the body
An applicator for positioning a sleeve accessory on a medical speculum, and a method for using the applicator, is provided. The applicator has a flat, oblong shape with a distal end and a proximal end, the proximal end being broader than the distal end. The distal end of the applicator includes a first prong and a second prong. At least a portion of the distal end of the applicator is configured to slide into a lumen of a sleeve accessory to facilitate positioning of the sleeve accessory on a medical speculum.
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/303 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the vagina, i.e. vaginoscopes
A61B 1/32 - Devices for opening or enlarging the visual field, e.g. of a tube of the body
31.
Applicator for a speculum accessory sleeve and use thereof
An applicator for positioning a sleeve accessory on a medical speculum, and a method for using the applicator, is provided. The applicator has a flat, oblong shape with a distal end and a proximal end, the proximal end being broader than the distal end. The distal end of the applicator includes a first prong and a second prong. At least a portion of the distal end of the applicator is configured to slide into a lumen of a sleeve accessory to facilitate positioning of the sleeve accessory on a medical speculum.
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/303 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the vagina, i.e. vaginoscopes
A61B 50/30 - Containers specially adapted for packaging, protecting, dispensing, collecting or disposing of surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments
Medical apparatus and instruments for use in gynecological procedures; Medical apparatus and instruments for use in surgical procedures; Single-use, self-contained illumination devices for use in connection with surgical procedures; Single-use, self-contained illumination devices for use in connection with medical procedures; Light emitting diode (LED) apparatus for lighting, incorporated into surgical instruments; Light emitting diode (LED) apparatus for lighting, incorporated into medical instruments; Single use sheath and sleeves used for gynecological procedures; Sheath that is used on a vaginal speculum to keep tissue back when the speculum is inserted inside a women's vagina; Medical lighting devices, namely, portable light-based medical device for illumination using a vaginal speculum to provide visibility into the cervix
Medical apparatus and instruments for use in gynecological procedures; Medical apparatus and instruments for use in surgical procedures; Single-use, self-contained illumination devices for use in connection with surgical procedures; Single-use, self-contained illumination devices for use in connection with medical procedures; Light emitting diode (LED) apparatus for lighting, incorporated into surgical instruments; Light emitting diode (LED) apparatus for lighting, incorporated into medical instruments; Single use sheath and sleeves used for gynecological procedures; Sheath that is used on a vaginal speculum to keep tissue back when the speculum is inserted inside a women's vagina; Medical lighting devices, namely, portable light-based medical device for illumination using a vaginal speculum to provide visibility into the cervix
The disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses relating to a speculum. The speculum includes a handle, a first bill and a second bill, where a proximal end portion of the first bill and the second bill are coupled to an upper portion of the handle and configured to open along a first axis, a third bill and a fourth bill, where a proximal end portion of the third bill and the fourth bill are coupled to the upper portion of the handle and configured to open along a second axis substantially orthogonal to the first axis and an actuation mechanism that causes the first bill and the second bill to move between an open position and a closed position. In some embodiments, the speculum includes a locking mechanism with a rocker mechanism, a lock strip contained in a handle of the speculum, and a pawl coupled to the handle.
A61B 1/32 - Devices for opening or enlarging the visual field, e.g. of a tube of the body
A61B 1/04 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor combined with photographic or television appliances
A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A61M 29/00 - Dilators with or without means for introducing media, e.g. remedies
A61B 1/303 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the vagina, i.e. vaginoscopes
Medical apparatus and instruments for use in gynecological procedures; medical apparatus and instruments for use in surgical procedures; speculums; vaginal speculums; single-use, self-contained illumination devices for use in connection with surgical procedures; single-use, self-contained illumination devices for use in connection with medical procedures; light emitting diode (LED) apparatus for lighting, incorporated into surgical instruments; light emitting diode (LED) apparatus for lighting, incorporated into medical instruments, single use sheath and sleeves used for gynecological procedures
