Ipas Single-Valve Aspirator
For uterine evacuation and endometrial biopsy
Ipas Single-Valve Aspirator is a safe, effective and affordable medical device used for uterine evacuation up to 6 weeks gestation and endometrial biopsy. Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA) is the method of choice for uterine evacuation recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Inernational Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO).
For uterine evacuation and endometrial biopsy (Miscarriage management; Induced or incomplete abortion up to 6 weeks since the woman’s last menstrual period)
- Reusable up to 25 times where regulations allow
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Cylinder marks in 10 cc increments to measure evacuated uterine contents
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Provides a minimum vacuum of 24 inches or 609.6 mm which is maintained for at least 30 minutes
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Provides a holding capacity of 60cc
- Sterilized by standard cold methods, disassembled parts must be fully immersed in a 2% glutaralydehyde solution (Cidex® or equivalent), 10 hours for Cidex® or per manufacturer’s instructions
- High level disinfected by standard cold methods, disassembled parts must be fully immersed: 0.5% Chlorine solution for 20 minutes, 2% glutaralydehyde solution (Cidex® or equivalent), per manufacturer’s instructions
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Easy disassembly and reassembly
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Latex-free plastic
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Compatible with size 4-6mm Flexible Karman Cannulae; Compatible with Endometrial Biopsy 3mm Cannula without adapter
Benefits:
- Simple Solution – Small, inexpensive, portable and quiet
- Easy access – Ideal for performing procedures in the outpatient setting
- Convenient – Provides the option of a procedure with local anaesthesia (paracervical block) with faster recovery time
- Suitable – Ideal for settings with no electricity or with space constraints
Instruction for use:
- Prepare the patient and provide them with pain relief – oral analgesia, paracervical block.
- Create a vacuum through the aspirator by pressing the valve buttons and pulling the plunger.
- Insert the cannula into the uterus and attach the prepared aspirator.
- Release the valve buttons on the aspirator and gently rotate to aspirate the uterine contents.
Available for purchase:
- Ipas Single-Valve Aspirator with 2 mL tube of silicone, non sterile
- Ipas Single-Valve Aspirator packed in box of 10 units
- Ipas Single-Valve Aspirator Accessory Kit:
- Includes one of each: O-ring, collar stop, 2 mL tube of silicon
