Insemination Catheter with Stylet

This product has been designed for the introduction of prepared sperm solution into the cavity of the uterus. The soft material and smooth rounded tip will avoid any damage to the uterine wall or fundus yet the stiffness of the introducer stylet will make entry through the cervical canal simple and less traumatic to the patient. The following is a suggested procedure but final choice must be decided by the clinician responsible:

1. The catheter and stylet are supplied assembled together.

2. This is inserted through the cervical canal as far as the internal os.

3. The catheter itself can be advanced further into the uterus whilst the stylet is kept in position or gradually withdrawn.

4. With the catheter in its desired position, the stylet is totally withdrawn. The volume of the catheter is 0.3cc, so this amount of air is drawn into the syringe, then the required volume of sperm solution. The contents of the syringe are then injected into the uterus. The introduction of air ensures that the sperm solution is fully ejected.

5. With some configurations of the uterus, e.g. inverted “S” shape, it may be desirable to pre-shape the catheter before insertion. The stylet will maintain the shape and patency of the catheter.

6. The softness of the catheter avoids any possible damage inside the uterus which can affect the successful attachment of the fertilised egg. This softness makes the catheter unsuitable for insertion on its own and it should always be used with the stylet which makes entry and passage through the cervical canal much easier than stiffer catheter only systems. However,care should be taken not to advance the stylet any further than the internal os.

Catheter and stylet are sold as complete set - single use only