Graves Vaginal Speculum

Description

Graves Vaginal Speculum

The Graves vaginal speculum is the most widely used office speculum pattern. Its wider, curved blades give a broad view of the vaginal walls and cervix.

Wide, curved blades

Curved blades cup the vaginal walls and hold them back. So they move more tissue aside than a narrow pattern can. As a result, the cervix comes into view with less repositioning during the exam.

Who it suits

Clinicians often choose it for multiparous patients and for routine office exams. However, a narrow Pederson may suit a small introitus better. So many rooms stock both patterns side by side.

Three sizes

Small blades measure 75 x 20 mm. Meanwhile, medium and large blades both measure 35 mm wide, at 95 and 115 mm long. Then pick the length by the depth you need to reach.

Daily office use

Most exam rooms keep a medium Graves vaginal speculum ready for routine smears. In addition, a large size helps with deeper anatomy or longer procedures. Plus, a small one covers patients who need shorter, narrower blades.

Cleaning Graves vaginal speculum

Rinse off lubricant and fluid before they dry on the steel. Next, open the blades and clean every face with a soft brush and mild detergent. Also, dry the instrument completely, then stack sizes in separate bins.

Graves vaginal speculum specifications

• Small: 75 x 20 mm
• Medium: 95 x 35 mm
• Large: 115 x 35 mm
• Wide, curved bivalve blades

Our warranty

Plus, the instrument comes with our three-year warranty against defects. Then our Atlanta office checks every order before dispatch. Questions about sterilization? Our FAQs can help. Also, ASTM F899 covers surgical instrument steels. For narrow, flat blades, see our Pederson vaginal speculum. You can also browse all our gynecology and obstetrics instruments.

For professional use only. See our care and sterilization guide for notes on photos and materials, and our returns policy before you order.