SIMS Uterine Scissors TC — 23 cm (23.0 cm)

Tungsten-carbide tip inserts extend service life roughly ten-fold versus plain stainless and retain grip integrity through hundreds of autoclave cycles. Catalogue reference SC 02-834-02.

The Sims vaginal speculum and Sims uterine sound are named for James Marion Sims, the nineteenth-century American gynecologist who developed many of the techniques that defined modern gynecological surgery. The Sims speculum is a single-bladed retractor used to retract the posterior vaginal wall, exposing the cervix for examination or procedure. Sizes are typically small, medium, and large. Modern Sims specula are made from polished stainless steel with ergonomic handle designs. The pattern remains standard in office gynecology where single-blade retraction (rather than the bivalve Cusco) is preferred. Often used in conjunction with the Auvard weighted speculum during minor procedures.

Manufacturing compliance is verified through ISO 13485:2016 certification (the international medical-device quality standard), CE marking under EU MDR 2017/745, and FDA establishment registration. Certificate copies and regulatory documentation are available on request for inclusion in hospital procurement files and EU technical documentation packages. Sterilization validation follows ISO 17665 for steam autoclave at 134 °C.