• WHATS IS Ipas MVA Technology

    The Ipas line of aspirators (also known as manual vacuum aspirators) are easy to operate, hand-held vacuums that use suction to remove uterine contents through the cervix using a cannula (sold separately). The vacuum aspiration technique is recommended by WHO to manage incomplete, missed or induced abortion.

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    WomanCare Global 1640 Roanoke Blvd.
    Salem, VA 24153, USA

     

    What is Ipas Aspirator?

    The Ipas line of aspirators (also known as manual vacuum aspirators) are easy to operate, hand-held vacuums that use suction to remove uterine contents through the cervix using a cannula (sold separately). The vacuum aspiration technique is recommended by WHO to manage incomplete, missed or induced abortion.

    The Ipas aspirator is:

    • Safe
    • Effective (98%)
    • High-quality
    • Affordable, limited investment required
    • Easy to learn and to use
    • Discreet, portable, quiet
    • Ideal for performing procedures in the outpatient setting, even with no electricity or with space constraints
    • Made with latex-free plastic

    Clinical Indications

    It may be used for early pregnancy loss (miscarriage) management, induced abortion, post abortion care (if incomplete or missed), or to obtain samples for endometrial biopsy. The rate of infection is lower than any other surgical abortion procedure at 0.5%.

    Processing methods of the Ipas MVA Technology

    For providers

    Only trained clinicians should use the Ipas Manual Vacuum Aspirator. Please contact us to find out more about training and credentialing opportunities.

    The total procedure can be done in 10 steps. Please see this chart for pictographic steps: https://ipas.azureedge.net/files/PERFMVAE17-PerformingMVAPoster.pdf

    DKT WomanCare sells single-use variants of our products to comply with national regulations. Please ask your distributor whether your product is single-use or not.

    Color-coded adapters allow Flexible Karman Cannula and 3 mm Cannula to be used with the Ipas MVA Plus(R) or Double Valve Aspirators. Please refer to the product technical sheet for more information.

    Please refer to our Technical Resources under “Clean and Disassemble Instruments” or see this sheet from Ipas: https://ipas.azureedge.net/files/PROPLUSE18-ProcessingIpasMVAPlusAspiratorsEasyGripCannulae.pdf

    Check that instrument is properly assembled and charged
    Inspect O-ring for proper positioning - if damaged or loose, replace O-ring.
    Too much lubrication.
    Ensure no foreign bodies are present.
    Check cylinder is firmly seated on valve.
    Charge and test again.
    If vacuum is still not retained, use another aspirator.

    Check if :
    Aspirator is full.
    Cannula is withdrawn past the cervical os opening.
    Cannula is clogged.
    Aspirator is incorrectly assembled.

    RESOURCES

    Manual vacuum aspiration: a safe and effective surgical management of early pregnancy loss Manual Compared With Electric Vacuum Aspiration for Treatment of Molar Pregnancy Endometrial Sampling Technologies for the Office or Clinic
    Technical Library Technical Library

    Products available

    Ipas MVA Plus® Aspirator

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    Ipas Double Valve Aspirator

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    Ipas Single Valve Aspirator

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    Ipas EasyGrip® Cannulae

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    Flexible Karman Cannulae

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    Endometrial Biopsy 3mm Cannulae

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    Miscarriage Management Kit

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    Denniston Dilators

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    Uterine Pelvic Model

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    6-10MM Adapter Set

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    6MM Adapter Set

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    2 ml Tube of Silicone

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    MVA Plus Accessory Kit

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    Ipas MVA Plus® Aspirator

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    Ipas MVA Plus® Aspirator accessory kit

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    Single Valve Aspirator with 2 mL tube of silicone

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    Single Valve Aspirator Accessory Kit

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    Single Valve Aspirator packed in box of 10  units

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    Ipas EasyGrip® 4mm cannulae, integrated winged base, single use

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    Ipas EasyGrip® 5mm cannulae, integrated winged base, single use

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    Ipas EasyGrip® 6mm cannulae, integrated winged base, single use

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    Ipas EasyGrip® 7mm cannulae, integrated winged base, single use

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    Ipas EasyGrip® 8mm cannulae, integrated winged base, single-use

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    Ipas EasyGrip® 9mm cannulae, integrated winged base, single use

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    Ipas EasyGrip® 10mm cannulae, integrated winged base, single use

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    Ipas EasyGrip® 12mm cannulae, integrated winged base, single use

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    Flexible Karman 4mm cannulae, straight

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    Flexible Karman 5mm cannulae, straight

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    Flexible Karman 6mm cannulae, straight

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    Flexible Karman 7mm cannulae, straight

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    Flexible Karman 8mm cannulae, straight

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    Flexible Karman 9mm cannulae, straight

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    Flexible Karman 10mm cannulae, straight

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    Flexible Karman 12mm cannulae, straight

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    Set of 5*6mm adapters to be used with the 3mm cannula

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    Set of 5 adapters

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    6 inch zip lock bag for MVA kitting

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    15 inch zip lock bag for MVA kitting

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    MVA product catalogue

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