Name: Leech Wilkinson HSG Cannula
SKU: 5500
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The Leech Wilkinson HSG Cannula is a specialized gynecological instrument used primarily during hysterosalpingography (HSG) procedures — a type of fluoroscopic imaging test used to evaluate the uterus and fallopian tubes, often in the context of infertility investigations.

🔧 Instrument Overview: Leech Wilkinson HSG Cannula

Feature	Description
Name	Leech Wilkinson Cannula
Use	For injecting contrast medium into the uterus during HSG (Hysterosalpingography)
Design	Curved, rigid metal cannula with a conical or acorn-shaped tip to fit snugly into the cervical canal
Sealing Mechanism	Often has a rubber cone or bulb that seals the cervix to prevent backflow of contrast medium
Material	Typically made from stainless steel (autoclavable and reusable)
Function	Introduces radiopaque dye into the uterine cavity to visualize internal reproductive structures under X-ray

🩺 Procedure Context

During an HSG test, the Leech Wilkinson cannula:

Is inserted through the external cervical os.
Creates a seal at the cervix using its rubber stopper/cone.
Allows the physician to inject contrast dye into the uterus and fallopian tubes.
Enables X-ray imaging to observe for:
- Blockages in fallopian tubes
- Uterine shape anomalies (e.g., fibroids, septum)
- Tubal patency

🔍 Comparison to Other HSG Cannulas

Type	Key Feature	Use Case
Leech Wilkinson	Rigid, reusable, cone-seal	Standard HSG
Rubin cannula	Simple metal cannula	Tubal insufflation (Rubin’s test)
Kronner cannula	Disposable, plastic	Less invasive options
Sof-Flex or balloon-tip HSG catheters	Flexible, inflatable balloon	Preferred in modern imaging, better patient comfort