| 摘要 |
A speculum (10) for use in surgical procedures comprising a blade (14) which is at least partially hollow and which defines a chamber therein. The blade includes an exterior tissue contacting face (12) and a perforated interior face which defines at least one opening (34) therein in communication with the chamber. The opening permits surgical by-products to pass into the chamber. The speculum further comprises evacuation means (36) communicating with the chamber so as to withdraw the surgical by-products from the chamber. Also disclosed is a surgical by-product evacuator for use in conjunction with the speculum. The evacuator comprises a sleeve-shaped member (139) retainably received by at least a portion of a speculum blade (136). The member is at least partially hollow so as to define a chamber therein and includes a perforated interior face which defines at least one opening in communication with the chamber. An evacuation conduit (148) communicates with the chamber. |
