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Protecting women’s health
I N T E R N AT I O N A L
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G l o b a l M o v e m e n t t o P r o t e c t Wo m e n’s H e a l t h
Photo credits from left to right: David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Valerie Holbert/Ipas, Giacomo Pirozzi/Panos
Pictures, Richard Lord
• The World Health Organization, in conjunction with the United
Nations Population Fund, UNICEF and the World Bank and with
the endorsement by the International Federation of Gynecology
and Obstetrics (FIGO) and the International Confederation of
Midwives, lists MVA as an essential technology for uterine
evacuation.
• The preferred method of evacuation of the uterus for treatment
of incomplete abortion is by manual vacuum aspiration. Dilatation
and curettage should be used only if manual vacuum aspiration
is not available.1
1. World Health Organization. 2000. Managing complications in pregnancy and childbirth: A guide for
midwifes and doctors. Geneva, WHO.
I p a s M VA : R e s p o n d i n g t o Yo u r P a t i e n t ’s N e e d s
Ipas MVA System
Manual vacuum aspiration is
proven highly effective for:
• Treatment of incomplete abortion
(including spontaneous and septic)
• Endometrial biopsy
The Ipas MVA System
• Ipas MVA Plus® aspirator or
Ipas Single-Valve aspirator
• Ipas EasyGrip® cannulae
or flexible Karman
cannulae
• 3mm cannulae
Are you offering the most up-to-date uterine evacuation system?
Still using dilatation and curettage (D&C) to treat incomplete abortions?
• Learn about the versatile portable uterine evacuation system
suitable for ambulatory care facilities and hospital settings
MVA versus D&C
✓ Safer – fewer complications
✓ Less pain management
“Performing Uterine
Evacuation with
the Ipas MVA Plus®
Aspirator and Ipas
EasyGrip® Cannulae”
instructional booklet
and CD.
✓ Lower cost per procedure
MVA versus EVA
✓ Equivalent vacuum
✓ Portable, ideal for any setting
✓ Lower initial investment
Manual Vacuum Aspiration Instrument
Aspirator
A simple and effective method for uterine
evacuation and endometrial biopsy
Product code: PLUS
TECHNICAL
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
• Volume: 60 cc
• Vacuum: 24–26 inch
or 609.6–660.4 mm hg
• Latex-free
F E AT U R E S
Convenient Processing
Enhanced Cleanability
New Ergonomic Design
Highly Durable
By most standard methods, including
steam autoclave and boiling
Redesigned double-valve and
plunger enhance ease of use.
• Easy disassembly and reassembly
• Featuring a continual fluid path
Manufactured to high standards
from top-quality materials
“Ipas MVA Plus® has a lot of advantages over traditional MVA equipment.
It seems like a team of clinicians, designers and engineers has gone into each
and every component and redesigned it to suit our needs today.”
– Dr. Nozer Sheriar, Chair, MTP Committee (1999-2003), Federation of Obstetrics and
Gynaecological Societies of India, and Medical Advisory Panel, Family Planning Association of India
Safe and Effective
9% effective with low complication
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rates
Portable and Versatile
Ideal for the primary point of care
Discreet
eared to settings that respect
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patient privacy
Gentle and Quiet
rovides a patient-friendly
P
procedure
Cost-Effective
ow initial investment and
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per use cost
Ipas MVA Plus® combines with
Ipas EasyGrip® cannulae to form
the Ipas MVA System.
Vacuum Aspiration Cannulae
Cannulae
The tactile response of a rigid curette with
the gentle probe of a flexible cannula
In the United States and some other countries, Ipas EasyGrip ® cannulae are registered as
single-use and must be discarded after use. Where local regulations allow, Ipas EasyGrip ®
cannulae must undergo sterilization or high-level disinfection before reuse.
TECHNICAL
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
• Length: 24cm or 9in
• Six marking dots starting at 6cm
from the tip and spaced 1cm apart
• Time-tested apertures (one or two
depending on cannula size)
• Sizes: 4mm–12mm
F E AT U R E S
Integrated Bases
• Eliminate the need for adapters
• Include wings for easy insertion
and removal
• Color-coded by size
“MVA is well-tolerated, safe and effective. Easily integrated
into a busy primary-care office.”
– John Westfall, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Family Medicine, University of
Colorado at Denver Health Sciences Center-Fitzsimons
Ipas EasyGrip® cannulae combines
with Ipas MVA Plus® to form the
Ipas MVA System.
Safe and Effective
9% effective with low complication
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rates
Portable and Versatile
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of care
“Because MVA is portable, I can be more
responsive to my patients’ needs. I feel
confident using a procedure that doesn’t
require general anesthesia and has such
a low rate of complications.”
– Edward Popov, MD, PhD, Ott Institute of
Gynecology and Obstetrics, Russian Academy
of Medical Sciences
Integrated color-coded bases
with wings
Discreet
eared to settings that respect
G
patient privacy
Gentle and Quiet
rovides a patient-friendly
P
procedure
Cost-Effective
ow initial investment and
L
per use cost
Time-tested aperture design
allows efficient removal of tissue.
Product codes:
SR4
SR5
SR6
SR7
SR8
SR9
SR10
SR12
4mm cannula
5mm cannula
6mm cannula
7mm cannula
8mm cannula
9mm cannula
10mm cannula
12mm cannula
Cannula for Endometrial Biopsy
3mm Cannulae
A single-use, cost-effective cannula for endometrial biopsy
A P P L I C AT I O N S
• Infertility
• Abnormal uterine bleeding
• Amenorrhea
• Screening for endometrial infections
• Screening for endometrial cancer
Product code: EB3
Ipas 3 mm cannulae combine with
®
the Ipas MVA Plus to form the
Ipas Endometrial Biopsy System.
When combined with a blue 6mm adapter,
the Ipas 3mm cannula can be used with the Ipas MVA Plus®.
The Ipas 3mm cannula can also be used with
the Ipas Single-Valve aspirator without adapters.
“A simple and portable way to sample the uterine lining.”
– Laura Castleman, MD, MPH, Clinician, Planned Parenthood Mid-Michigan,
Ann Arbor, Michigan and Ipas Medical Director
Manual Vacuum Aspiration Instrument
Single-Valve Aspirator
The original aspirator from the pioneer of manual
vacuum aspiration technology
Product code: SVS-LF
The Ipas Single-Valve aspirator is designed for use with flexible
Karman cannulae, sizes 4mm–6mm and with the 3mm cannulae.
“Ipas equipment still remains the gold standard. I will always strongly recommend it to be
used because you can be assured of the quality of the procedure that you are performing
over time.”
– Fredrick Sawe, MD, Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Regional Reproductive Health Supervisor,
North Rift Valley Province, Kenya
Flexible Karman Cannulae
Flexible Karman Cannulae
The original flexible cannulae from the pioneer of
manual vacuum aspiration technology
Flexible Karman cannulae are single-use and must be discarded
after use.
Cannulae are
constructed of highquality, medicalgrade polyethylene
plastic, offering
optimal flexibility,
strength and
durability.
Product codes:
FC4
FC5
FC6
FC7
FC8
FC9
FC10
FC12
8mm cannula
9mm cannula
10mm cannula
12mm cannula
ADP SET Adapter kit, sizes 6mm–10mm
Color-coded adapters available in sizes
6–10mm allow the flexible Karman
cannulae to be used with the
Ipas MVA Plus ® aspirator.
Adapters are available in sets
of five pieces consisting of
one of each size or
five pieces of the
same size.
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4mm cannula
5mm cannula
6mm cannula
7mm cannula
Plastic Cervical Dilators
Denniston Dilators
The gentle approach to cervical dilation
Product code: DD5
Features
• Lightweight plastic
Set of five plastic double-ended
dilators includes sizes 5/6 to 13/14
graduated in increments of 1mm.
• Cost-effective (low initial cost
and durable)
• Can be autoclaved, boiled
or cold sterilized
“We favor the Denniston dilators … for their blunt tips, gentle taper and semirigid ‘feel.’”
– Jack Ludmir and Phillip G. Stubblefield. 1996. Surgical procedures in pregnancy. In Gabbes, Steven G., Jennifer R.
Niebyl and Joe Leigh Simpson, eds. Obstetrics: Normal and problem pregnancies. 3rd edition. Philadelphia,
Churchill Livingstone.
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Training and Demonstration Equipment
Uterine Pelvic Model
A high-quality anatomical pelvic model designed
for training purposes
Product code: UPM
Features
• Open design allows viewing of
procedure demonstration.
• Constructed to provide realistic
tactile sensation
• Convenient suction cup base
Specifications
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Height: 7 inches
Width: 10 inches
Length: 10 inches
Plexiglas base
Marketing and Distribution
Distributor Information
Ipas seeks to increase access to manual vacuum
aspiration through sales of MVA products distributed
by an international network of commercial agents.
We provide a variety of support to our distributors,
including ongoing contact with an Ipas representative;
MVA training for sales and customer service staff;
analysis of strategies to increase client base and
market share; assistance with promotional and
informational materials; and collaboration at
professional conferences.
The photographs used in this catalog are for illustrative purposes only; they do not imply any particular
attitudes, behaviors or actions on the part of any person who appears in the photographs.
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About Our Global Programs
Organizational Information
Ipas is a not-for-profit organization that works globally
to improve women’s lives through a focus on reproductive
health.
With offices and representatives in more than a dozen
countries and a worldwide network of distributors, we
work to ensure that women everywhere have access to
the safest uterine evacuation technologies possible.
We do this by advocating for woman-centered policies
and health-care practices and by training and equipping
all levels of public- and private-sector providers with
MVA instruments.
Our work is based on the principle that every woman
has a right to the highest attainable standard of health,
to safe reproductive choices and to high-quality
health care.
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Design by Shafer Productions, Inc.
Your purchase helps support Ipas’s work to protect
women’s health worldwide.
International Recognition of MVA
MVA instruments are listed among the essential
instruments recommended for primary care and higherlevel health facilities in the 1995 guide: “Complications
of abortion: Technical and managerial guidelines for
prevention and treatment.” WHO, Geneva.
Protecting women’s health
P.O. Box 5027, Chapel Hill NC 27514 USA
Tel: +1.919.960.6453 | Fax: +1.919.929.7687
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