Pederson Vaginal Speculum

Description

Pederson Vaginal Speculum

The Pederson vaginal speculum uses narrow, flat blades. Clinicians choose it for patients with a narrow introitus, such as nulliparous or postmenopausal women.

Narrow and flat

Flat blades sit close together when closed. So they enter a small opening with less stretch than a wide pattern. Also, the slim shape leaves room for slow, gentle insertion.

Three sizes

Small blades measure 75 x 13 mm for the shortest reach. Next, medium blades measure 100 x 22 mm and cover everyday exams. Finally, large blades reach 120 x 25 mm for deeper anatomy.

Pederson or Graves

The Graves pattern has wider, curved blades that move more tissue. By contrast, the Pederson stays slim and flat along its whole length. Therefore, many exam rooms keep both patterns on hand.

Stocking the exam room

Keep a small and a medium Pederson vaginal speculum in each room. Then add a large size for patients who need extra depth but narrow blades. That way, every patient has a fitting option.

Reprocessing Pederson vaginal speculum

Wash the blades while they are still wet from use. Then brush the pivot and rinse away any lubricant or gel. Finally, dry each instrument and sort it by size, ready for the next clinic session or theater list.

Pederson vaginal speculum specifications

• Small: 75 x 13 mm
• Medium: 100 x 22 mm
• Large: 120 x 25 mm
• Narrow, flat bivalve blades

Ordering from Intrace USA

A three-year warranty protects this instrument against manufacturing defects. Also, we check each piece in Atlanta before shipping. You can find care tips in our FAQs. Meanwhile, ASTM F899 describes the steel grades used for surgical instruments. For wider, curved blades, see our Graves vaginal speculum. Our full range sits in the gynecology and obstetrics category.

Professional use only. Our care and sterilization guide covers images and the nickel in stainless steel; delivery times are in our shipping policy.