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Vaginal speculum and method of using same

US6416467B1 · kind B1 · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 15, 2000
Grant dateJul 9, 2002
Priority date—
Expiry dateSep 15, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B1/32
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A medical instrument for expanding a cavity within a body to perform obstetrical and gynecological examinations and procedures, which includes a handle and pluralities of blades. One plurality of blades includes adjustable longitudinal blades for expanding the vaginal cavity in a vertical direction, and these blades are mounted upon the handle. Another plurality of blades includes adjustable latitudinal blades for expanding the vaginal cavity in a horizontal direction, and these blades are also mounted upon the handle.

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