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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 09, 2018
Filed:
Aug. 25, 2014
Alfred E. Mann Institute for Biomedical Engineering AT the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA (US);
Afshin Nadershahi, Northridge, CA (US);
Sudeep Deshpande, Los Angeles, CA (US);
Krishna Mohith Jetti, Oakbrook Terrace, IL (US);
PROA MEDICAL, INC., Redondo Beach, CA (US);
Abstract
This application presents structurally-adjustable vaginal specula, which provides visualization and access to the vagina and the cervix. The specula may be lightweight and compact, and may also be configured and dimensioned to minimize slippage during use. The specula may comprise built-in light sources. The specula may comprise a fluid handler, for example, to remove fluids from the vagina during medical interventions. The specula may retract the labia as well as the vaginal walls. The speculum may also be used as a retractor.