Clinical Application
This blunt uterine scoop is intended for gynecologic procedures requiring controlled, blunt removal of intrauterine material — for example, evacuation of retained products of conception, uterine sampling, or gentle curettage during dilation and curettage (D&C) procedures. The blunt tip reduces the risk of focal trauma or perforation compared with sharp curettes and is useful when a scraping or scooping action is preferred to cutting.
Design & Configuration
The instrument's 28 cm shaft provides reach and maneuverability for clinical access while maintaining tactile feedback. The 6 mm blunt scoop concentrates tissue engagement within a defined aperture, allowing surgeons to remove small to moderate volumes of tissue with controlled pressure. The rounded scoop geometry distributes contact force over a broader surface to reduce point pressure on the uterine wall, which can be beneficial in postpartum or inflamed tissue.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Uterine scoop (Gourdet pattern)
- Overall length: 28 cm
- Tip size: 6 mm blunt scoop
- Configuration: Blunt, rounded scoop tip for non-sharp curettage
- Typical use: Blunt curettage, removal of retained products, uterine sampling
- Reusable construction
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability required in repeated clinical use. The one-piece scoop and shaft geometry minimizes seams and crevices to facilitate cleaning and standard steam autoclave reprocessing.
Quality & Compliance
Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.
Brand Comparison
Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.
Availability & Returns
- In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
- Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
- Returns: 30-day return policy