Clinicians today have two alternatives available to them when it comes to performing vaginal examinations. An external light source, such as a floor lamp, pen light, or headlamp, is attached to a conventional disposable vaginal speculum made of either plastic or metal. This configuration is the first available choice. The least that can be said about this strategy is that it makes for a difficult experience.
A lit, disposable version of the speculum that makes use of LED technology is the second alternative for the speculum exam. This also means that electricity or batteries are required to power the device. In addition, the light from LEDs is frequently harsh, which might make it difficult to see in the examination area.
The disposable vaginal speculum is a clear, plastic, single-use speculum. It combines the best of each technique to give optimal lighting using chemiluminescence technology. This speculum is only intended to be used once. Because of the transparent nature of the gadget, it is possible for bright light to illuminate the entirety of the inspection region, rather than just one specific spot.
The Mechanism Behind Disposable Speculum
Instant illumination that can be maintained for up to 20 minutes without the need for batteries or electricity after it is activated by a clinician by simply bending the luminescent cartridge to ignite it. And inserting it into the speculum. This process activates the speculum. Following the completion of the examination, the clinician can easily dispose of the entire unit as clinical trash, so essentially removing any possibility of contamination spreading.
Within the luminous cartridge are two critical solutions that are kept apart by a tiny glass ampule that fractures during the phase of activation. that involves bending and shaking the cartridge. At that time, Oxalate Ester and Hydrogen Peroxide mix to produce chemical energy, and the rate of the reaction is regulated by a Catalyst. The Catalyst is a substance that can speed up or slow down chemical reactions.
Fluorescence is the final component of the solution. It is responsible for absorbing the chemical energy and converting it into the light. The color of the light is dependent on the type of fluorescent that is used.
In a broad sense, the speculum has been in use ever since the 1800s. In recent decades, the employment of speculums that are single-use has been increasingly common, despite the fact that there hasn’t been much of an advancement in terms of their design. Even still, the blueprint has not been altered despite the fact that it has been tried and tested for more than 150 years. The question now is, how can such a tried and true method be made even better?
Illuminating the Examination
When it comes to illuminating the examination area during OB/GYN procedures that involve the use of specula, LED lights have been an increasingly popular option in recent years. When compared to an exterior floor lamp or pen light, this is unquestionably an upgrade. The issue with LED lights is that they need to be powered by batteries or energy, and what’s worse is that their harsh brightness frequently proves to be excessive, which washes out the region that is surrounding their direct beam of light.
Jimy Medical pioneered chemical light in the 1960s (also known as the technology behind glow sticks) and wanted to make use of its research and development team to come up with a better solution for OB/GYN practitioners so that they could compete with other types of speculum.
What Sets Speculums Apart from Other Disposable Speculums on the Market?
There are now traditional and disposable solutions available, however, there are five reasons why clinicians should adopt Speculums instead of these other options.
- The Most Up-to-Date Technology – A recently developed chemiluminescent technology makes it possible to deliver ideal light in a discrete manner straight to the examination region without the use of batteries or energy.
- High Productivity – Because it is not dependent on external power sources, Speculums will deliver constant results regardless of the environment in which it is used or the amount of power that is available.
- Easy to Use – Clinicians are able to feel comfortable and confident from the very first time they use the device because of its precise and straightforward design. Bending and shaking the device is all that is required to activate it.
- Track Record of Success – Jimy Medical is credited for inventing chemical light and bringing a number of important medical advancements to the market. The speculum is the product of the union of these two abilities.
- Affordable – You will be able to achieve lower operational costs if there is no need for cleaning, disinfecting, or sterilizing. Put an end to wasting time on activities that are not patient-centered.
Do you have any further inquiries regarding the use of our vaginal speculum? You can contact our staff at any time by calling the following number: +44 7735 502568 or sending an email to the following address: info@jimymedical.co.uk.
