Ives-Fansler Anoscope

Description

Ives-Fansler Anoscope

The Ives-Fansler anoscope has an open slot along one side of the tube. As a result, it exposes one sector of the anal canal at a time.

Why a slot helps

Tissue bulges into the slot, so you see it clearly and can treat it directly. Then you rotate the anoscope to bring the next sector into view.

Common procedures

Many clinicians use this pattern for banding, injection and small excisions. In addition, the slot leaves room to pass instruments beside the tube.

Rotating for a full view

Insert the anoscope with the obturator in place, then remove the obturator. Next, turn the tube so the slot faces the area you want to see. After you finish with that sector, withdraw a little, rotate and advance again. In this way, you check the whole circumference one quarter at a time. Also, keep the slot facing away from any tender area during insertion, since the edge can press on it. Also, many clinicians find the slot helpful for teaching, because a trainee can see exactly what the operator sees.

Care of the Ives-Fansler anoscope

Clean the tube and slot edges with a soft brush after use. Next, rinse and dry it, then inspect the slot for burrs before sterilization.

Ives-Fansler anoscope specifications

• Diameter: 22 mm
• Slotted tube
• Stainless steel, reusable

Buying from Intrace USA

Your Ives-Fansler anoscope has a three-year warranty against manufacturing faults. Then our Atlanta office checks every order before dispatch. For care and cleaning questions, read our FAQs. Surgical stainless grades fall under ASTM F899. For a closed tube, see the Bensaude anoscope. Also, see our whole colorectal instrument range.

For professional use only. Photos are a guide, and stainless steel contains nickel. See our care and sterilization guide for details.