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Auvard Vaginal Retractor
Auvard Vaginal Retractor (Product Code: SLE/SI/02) is a weighted vaginal speculum used to spread and open the posterior vaginal wall so the cervix can be seen during gynaecological procedures. Its blade is about 80 mm long and 38 mm wide, with a weight on the shank that holds it in position, and it is made of non-magnetic austenitic steel. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, one of the lab equipment exporters serving hospitals and clinics.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Austenitic steel (non-quenched, non-magnetic) |
| Composition | 18–20% chromium; 8–10% nickel |
| Design | Wide vaginal speculum with a weight fitted on the shank of the blade |
| Blade length | Approx. 80 mm |
| Blade width | Approx. 38 mm |
| Intended use | Spreading and opening the posterior vaginal wall to visualise the cervix; displaying the cervix in operations of the uterine cavity |
| Product code | SLE/SI/02 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is an Auvard Speculum Used For?
In operations on the uterine cavity, the Auvard retractor is placed against the posterior wall of the vagina. The weight keeps the blade down without an assistant holding it, so the cervix stays exposed while it is grasped with forceps and the procedure continues.
It is normally used with the patient in the lithotomy position and is often combined with a separate anterior retractor when more exposure is needed. Medical and nursing colleges also include it in obstetrics and gynaecology instrument-identification teaching. Reprocess it according to your facility's protocol between cases, like every reusable speculum.
What to Specify When Ordering
- Number of retractors needed
- Whether the approx. 80 x 38 mm blade suits your procedures
- Companion instruments for the procedure set, such as uterine forceps, a uterine sound or dilators
Supplier
ScienceLab is the trading name under which Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, Ambala, Haryana, sources and supplies gynaecological instruments such as this Auvard retractor. Hospitals, maternity units, medical colleges, distributors and importers can order it on its own or with the rest of a procedure set.
See our company profile for more.
Related Surgical Instruments
Instruments used alongside the Auvard retractor in uterine procedures:
- Doyen Vaginal Retractor — a separate vaginal retractor when additional exposure is needed
- Graves Vaginal Speculum — self-retaining speculum for vaginal and cervical examination
- Museux Uterine Forceps Curved — for grasping the cervix once it is exposed
- Martin Uterine Sound — measures uterine cavity depth in the same procedure
- Surgical instruments Curettage /SET — a set for uterine curettage procedures
More gynaecological and general surgical instruments are available in Surgical Instruments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is the Auvard Vaginal Retractor blade?
The Auvard Vaginal Retractor has a blade approximately 80 mm long and approximately 38 mm wide. A weight fitted on the shank of the blade makes it a wide, weighted vaginal speculum rather than a hand-held one.
Why is the Auvard Vaginal Retractor weighted?
The Auvard Vaginal Retractor carries a weight on the shank of the blade so that, once placed against the posterior vaginal wall, it stays in position under its own weight. This frees the operator's hands to work on the cervix and uterine cavity.
Which steel is the Auvard Vaginal Retractor made from?
The Auvard Vaginal Retractor is made of austenitic steel, a non-quenched, non-magnetic grade containing 18 to 20% chromium and 8 to 10% nickel. Ask us if your facility needs further material documentation with the quotation.
When is the Auvard Vaginal Retractor used?
The Auvard Vaginal Retractor is used to spread and open the posterior wall of the vagina to visualise the cervix, and to display the cervix during operations of the uterine cavity. It should be used by trained clinicians following facility protocols.
Who supplies the Auvard Vaginal Retractor?
Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab) of Ambala, Haryana, India supplies the Auvard Vaginal Retractor. The company supplies it to hospitals, maternity units, medical colleges, distributors and importers, on its own or with the rest of a procedure set.
Can the Auvard Vaginal Retractor be ordered with other gynaecology instruments?
Yes, the Auvard Vaginal Retractor can be quoted with other items. Send the quantity, the companion gynaecological instruments you need on the same order, packing preferences and the delivery destination in India or abroad.
Request a Quote
To obtain a quotation for the Auvard Vaginal Retractor, use our contact page or add it to the enquiry cart together with the other instruments in your gynaecology set.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
