Orchid Spec Open - The Open Sided Speculum

Orchid Spec Open - The Open Sided Speculum

In 2024, 300 teaching hospitals across the United States received this Open-Sided Speculum integrated into the NovaSure® training simulator for endometrial ablation procedures. 

This initiative is part of a collaborative effort between Hologic, Inc., Inovus Medical, and the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL). The partnership is dedicated to advancing the training of OB-GYN residents in minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries, aiming to enhance their skills and improve patient care.

The Orchid Speculum is a high-quality and robust plastic speculum with single-handed operation and locking and rounded patient-friendly edges.

This Open-Sided speculum further extends the possibilities, allowing a wider range of procedures to be executed in outpatient settings.

The Orchid Spec was tested at the NHS Surgical Materials Testing Laboratory (SMTL) in Wales. It was confirmed as the first ‘unbreakable speculum’ therefore strong enough to fulfill its function with ease.

• Single (1 per inner pouch) Cleanroom Packed (Non Sterile)
• Available in white for better light reflection, or clear
• 50% cost reduction
• Unbreakable plastic

Measurements

• Tip width / thickness: 0.94 / 0.63 in. (24 / 16 mm)
• Optimal / Maximum insertion: 3.54 / 4.33 in. (90 / 110 mm)

• Tip width / thickness: 0.94 / 1.3 in. (33 / 16 mm)
• Optimal / Maximum insertion: 3.54 / 4.33 in. (90 / 110 mm)

Most doctors prefer a white speculum.

Research by leading women’s health specialists has demonstrated that white provides specific advantages.
– White surface design vastly improves visibility of Cervix thanks to light reflection. Clear looses the light.
– Reduced misdiagnosis. Diagnosing through a ‘clear’ Speculum may provide a limited and distorted view due to local tissue depression and discolouration.
– Patients perceive white as higher quality, hygienic and friendly, resulting in reduced pelvic floor tension. 

Specifications