Auvard Weighted Specula — Pattern and Clinical Use
The weight is the mechanism. With the patient in lithotomy, the blade is placed against the posterior vaginal wall and the weighted handle hangs down, holding retraction by gravity alone with no assistant and no locking mechanism. That frees the whole surgical team during vaginal hysterectomy, repair procedures and D&C, which is why it remains standard despite its simplicity.
Weight mass and balance determine whether retraction holds — too light and the blade rides up, too heavy and it drags uncomfortably. Many patterns include a drainage channel or attached bag to clear fluid from the field.
Auvard Weighted Specula Variants and Specifications
Standard Auvard patterns.
| Variant | Specification / use |
|---|---|
| Standard weighted | General vaginal surgery |
| With drainage channel | Clears fluid from the field |
| Detachable weight | Simplifies reprocessing |
| Narrow blade | Confined vaginal vault |
| Wide blade | Maximum posterior retraction |
| Satin finish | Reduces glare |
Material, Finish and Quality Control
We forge Auvard Weighted specula from 316L austenitic stainless. Weight mass and balance are checked so retraction is held by gravity without the blade riding up or dragging. Each batch passes Rockwell hardness testing, dimensional checks on weight mass and balance, 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 Auvard Weighted Specula From Surgical Star
Auvard specula sell to gynecology theatre suppliers and hospitals performing vaginal surgery, and are a standard component of vaginal hysterectomy and D&C sets.
OEM, Certification and Ordering
Every Auvard Weighted specula can be produced as a private-label line: your logo laser-marked on the blade, your catalog numbers, and your own printed packaging, manufactured from your drawings or a reference sample. Manufactured under an ISO 13485 quality system, CE-marked to EU MDR 2017/745 and covered by US FDA establishment registration. A certificate of conformity and an ASTM F899 material certificate for the exact steel grade ship with your order.
MOQs are low and new-brand friendly, and vary with pattern, finish and branding. Pricing is direct from the factory and tiered by volume. After you approve a branded pre-production sample, bulk production typically runs four to six weeks and ships worldwide DDP with HS codes handled. See how OEM & private label works →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does a weighted speculum work?
With the patient in lithotomy, the weighted handle hangs down and holds the posterior vaginal wall back by gravity, with no assistant or lock needed.
What is the drainage channel for?
It clears blood and irrigation fluid from the operative field, keeping the view clear during vaginal surgery.
Does weight matter?
Yes. Too light and the blade rides up losing retraction; too heavy and it drags uncomfortably. Mass and balance are both checked.
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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