A safer uterine curette.

A new uterine curette is described, with features designed to help eliminate some of the instrumentation hazards in the operation of uterine curettage. An analysis of the disadvantages of the traditional curette is presented together with a description of how these have been minimized or eliminated in the new instrument. The fundamental difference in the new instrument is its tip. It has features to minimize the likelihood of perforation, deep gouging, and unnecessary injury to the basilar endometrium. Prototypes of the new instrument have gone through an evolutionary and testing period of 25 years, during which the instrument has been used by many operators. There have been no serious accidents or complications reported, and there has been no need for repeat curettage.