Welch Allyn, a leading medical diagnostic device company that delivers pragmatic innovation at the point of care, will debut its KleenSpec^® Single Use LED Specula next week at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 2015 Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting in San Francisco, CA. The new device, designed for hospital emergency departments, labor and delivery rooms, urgent care centers, ambulatory care surgery centers, clinics and treatment centers, features an integrated LED light source that provides enhanced visualization of the exam area by supplying uniform white light through the handle—safely sealed away from the patient. The company plans to showcase its entire family of Women’s Health solutions at booth 1122 inside the Moscone Convention Center.

 “The KleenSpec Single Use LED Specula we’ll debut at ACOG 2015 is the perfect addition to our family of Women’s Health solutions,” said Tracy Bennett, manager, Women’s Health and Lighting Products at Welch Allyn. “It provides the freedom of movement needed to perform pelvic exams more quickly and efficiently and comes ready-to-use right out of the package—physicians simply pull a switch to activate the device. With an on-time of greater than 30 minutes and a five-year shelf life, it is a must-have for every hospital or urgent care facility that is interested in efficiency, patient safety and comfort.”

The single use LED speculum is designed to eliminate the time and expense of reprocessing metal specula and to help reduce the risk of cross-contamination. It is made of smooth, molded acrylic to avoid pinching or binding tissue, and the wide handles provide comfortable ergonomics, good balance, and are easy to manipulate during exams. It is available in a range of sizes for all types of patients, and is manufactured to deliver durability and reliability in a variety of hospital and urgent care settings. Additionally, the integrated LED light source is powered by lithium-primary batteries that provide longer shelf life and withstand extreme temperature variations better than alkaline.

If the customer chooses, the batteries and LED light can be removed for disposal or recycling according to local regulations and availability.

“By providing an integrated, single use LED light source within our KleenSpec Disposable Specula our customers can perform comfortable exams without the hassle of locating, cleaning or reprocessing a light source,” added Bennett. “The integrated LED light provides a crisp, homogeneous spot and eliminates glare-back, projecting light forward—right where it is needed most. This device will literally enhance the way our customers see their patients.”

Now available in extra small, small and medium sizes, KleenSpec LED Specula help eliminate the worry of cords being cleaned, getting in the way or breaking during an exam. The company uses a distinctive color scheme across the product family to help customers identify various sizes. For more information about the KleenSpec Single Use LED Specula, please call 800.535.6663 or visit www.welchallyn.com.