Alfred E. Mann Institute for Biomedical Engineering at the University of Southern California
发明人:
NADERSHAHI, Afshin,DESHPANDE, Sudeep
申请号：
EP20150829632
公开号：
EP3174450(A1)
申请日:
2015.08.03
申请国别(地区):
欧洲专利局
年份:
2017
代理人:
摘要：
Medical instruments, particularly structurally-adjustable speculums and retractors for obstetrical and gynecological operations, procedures, and examinations, including a minimally obstructive compact speculum or retractor. The compact speculum may comprise a first wing and a second wing; and a hinge comprising at least one hinge component. The compact speculum may further comprise a ratchet that releasably holds the wings in an open position. The hinge component may comprise the ratchet, an illumination source, a fluid handler, a light guide, a lubrication source, or a combination thereof. The compact speculum may be a vaginal speculum.
