Uterine Curettes — Pattern and Clinical Use
Curettage removes endometrial tissue for diagnosis or to evacuate the uterus. The working end is a loop or cup with a defined edge, drawn systematically across the cavity walls. Sharp curettes cut tissue cleanly for diagnostic sampling; blunt curettes scrape without cutting and are used where the risk of perforating a soft or gravid uterus is higher.
Sharp and blunt patterns are genuinely different instruments and must be catalogued distinctly, because using a sharp curette where a blunt one is indicated risks perforation and Asherman’s syndrome from over-aggressive curettage.
Uterine Curettes Variants and Specifications
Standard uterine curette patterns.
| Variant | Specification / use |
|---|---|
| Sharp curette | Diagnostic endometrial sampling |
| Blunt curette | Softer or gravid uterus |
| Sims pattern | Classic loop design |
| Recamier pattern | Alternative loop geometry |
| Graduated sizes 0–6 | Matched to cavity and cervical dilation |
| Malleable shaft | Follows uterine version |
Material, Finish and Quality Control
We forge uterine curettes from AISI 420 martensitic stainless. Loop edges are ground to the specified sharp or blunt profile and verified, since the distinction determines perforation risk. Each batch passes Rockwell hardness testing, dimensional checks on loop edge profile — sharp vs blunt, and visual inspection under our ISO 13485 system before passivation and final finishing. Mirror and satin finishes are both available — satin is usually specified where glare under operating lights is a concern.
Who Sources Uterine Curettes From Surgical Star
Uterine curettes sell to gynecology theatre suppliers as graduated sets in both sharp and blunt patterns, which must be stocked as distinct catalog numbers.
OEM, Certification and Ordering
Every uterine curettes can be produced as a private-label line: your logo laser-marked on the handle, your catalog numbers, and your own printed packaging, manufactured from your drawings or a reference sample. Production runs inside a documented ISO 13485 quality system, with CE marking under EU MDR 2017/745 and US FDA establishment registration behind it. Your shipment carries a certificate of conformity plus the ASTM F899 material certificate for the grade actually used.
Minimums stay deliberately low so a new brand can launch without a heavy first order, and pricing is quoted direct from the factory on volume tiers. Bulk production usually takes four to six weeks from sample approval, shipped DDP with export paperwork and HS codes handled. See how OEM & private label works →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between sharp and blunt curettes?
Sharp curettes cut tissue for diagnostic sampling; blunt curettes scrape without cutting and are used where perforation risk is higher, such as a gravid uterus.
What sizes are needed?
A graduated set, typically 0 to 6, so curette size can be matched to the cavity and to how far the cervix has been dilated.
Why catalogue them separately?
Using a sharp curette where a blunt one is indicated risks perforation, so the two must never be confused at the ordering or tray-setting stage.
Can you manufacture these under our own brand?
Yes — full OEM and private label. We laser-mark your logo and catalog numbers, pack in your branded boxes, and work from your drawings, tech pack or a reference sample, with a pre-production sample approved before any bulk run.
Send your pattern list, drawing or a reference sample and we’ll quote MOQ, pricing and lead time — standard catalog or fully private-label.
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