Material Composition | Single-use gynecological exams | Industry Standard: Stainless steel (ASTM F138) Our Base: Medical-grade plastic (ISO 10993) Our Advanced: Reinforced HDPE (ASTM D638) ▲ | Base: Lightweight, cost-effective ▲ Advanced: 30% stronger tip (ASTM D638) ▲ | Base: Limited reuse potential Advanced: Slightly higher per-unit cost ▲ |
Curvature Design | Uterine cavity measurement | Industry: 90° rigid curve Our Base: 120° ergonomic curve ▲ Our Advanced: 150° adjustable curve ▲ | Base: Reduces insertion force by 20% ▲ Advanced: Customizable angles for complex cases ▲ | Base: Less flexibility for irregular anatomy Advanced: Requires training for adjustment ▲ |
Sterilization | Hospital/clinic environments | Industry: Reusable (requires autoclave) Our Base: Pre-sterilized (ISO 17665) ▲ Our Advanced: Gamma-irradiated (ISO 11137) ▲ | Eliminates cross-contamination risk (99.9% sterile) ▲ No sterilization costs ▲ | Single-use increases waste volume ▲ |
Biocompatibility | Allergy-sensitive patients | Industry: Nickel-plated steel (may cause allergies) Our Base: Hypoallergenic plastic (USP Class VI) ▲ Our Advanced: Silver-ion coating (ISO 10993-10) ▲ | Base: 98% allergy-free ▲ Advanced: 99.9% antimicrobial surface ▲ | Base: No antimicrobial properties Advanced: Coating may degrade over time ▲ |
Durability | High-volume clinics | Industry: Reusable (50+ sterilizations) Our Base: Single-use (ISO 11607) ▲ Our Advanced: Reinforced shaft (10,000N/cm flex strength) ▲ | Base: No maintenance costs ▲ Advanced: Withstands heavy use without deformation ▲ | Base: Cannot be reused Advanced: Still disposable after single use ▲ |
User Experience | Outpatient procedures | Industry: Cold metal handle (may cause discomfort) Our Base: Ergonomic grip (ISO 9241) ▲ Our Advanced: Textured non-slip coating (ASTM D2047) ▲ | Base: 40% less hand fatigue ▲ Advanced: 60% better grip in wet conditions ▲ | Base: Smooth surface may slip in blood/saline Advanced: Adds 0.5g weight ▲ |