Citation
Saiful Hasley Ramli
(2010)
A self-retaining speculum.
GB:0900788A.
Abstract
A speculum (100) having an elongate retractor (101), an annular retaining collar (103), a skirt (102) and an actuator (105) configured to operate the retaining collar (103) between an engaged and disengaged position. The speculum (100) is designed to be self retaining once inserted within an animal or human body cavity involving the radial extension of the retaining collar (103) and abutment with the internal walls of the body cavity. Examination of the internal cavity walls is possible via exposure through an elongate window (115) formed in the retractor side walls (118).
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Additional Metadata
| Item Type: | Patent |
|---|---|
| Subject: | Medical Devices |
| Subject: | Surgery |
| Subject: | Anatomy |
| Application Number: | GB:0900788A |
| Filing Date: | 2009-01-19 |
| Divisions: | Universiti Putra Malaysia |
| Keywords: | Speculum; Retractor; Retaining collar; Actuator; Self-retaining; Body cavity; Medical device; Surgical instrument; Internal examination; Animal anatomy |
| Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): | SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, SDG 5: Gender Equality, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Nur Aina Ahmad Mustafa |
| Date Deposited: | 06 Jul 2026 07:48 |
| Last Modified: | 06 Jul 2026 07:48 |
| URI: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/126887 |
| Statistic Details: | View Download Statistic |
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