Ipas Denniston Dilators
For cervical dilation
Denniston dilators are designed with tapered ends to be more gentle than non-tapered ends. Fully autoclavable for multiple uses.
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Sterilely packed, reusable up to 25 times (where regulations allow)
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Set of 5 double-ended, tapered dilators: 5/6 mm, 7/8 mm, 9/10 mm, 11/12 mm, and 13/14 mm diameters
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Approximately 29 cm (11.5 in) in length
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Sterilized by steam autoclavable for 30 minutes at 250°F (121°C); or by standard cold methods, items must be fully immersed: Cidex® (2% glutaralydehyde solution) for 10 hours, Sporox®II for 6 hours.
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High level disinfected in boiling water for 20 minutes; or by standard cold methods, items must be fully immersed: Cidex®(2% glutaralydehyde solution) for 20 minutes, 0.5% Chlorine solution for 20 minutes, Sporox®II for 30 minutes.
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Latex-free, polypropylene plastic
Benefits:
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Convenience – Uterine depth markers
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Lightweight – Tapered, requires half the force of a non-tapered dilator
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Safe – Packed sterile
Instruction for use:
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Introduce a dilator that has a diameter smaller than the estimated gestation of the pregnancy gently through the cervical canal, rotating the dilator with gentle pressure.
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Repeat this with progressively larger dilators until the internal cervical os has reached the appropriate for the patient’s gestation.
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Remove dilator, insert cannula and start the aspiration procedure.
