Proctoscope With Obturator For Skills Teaching

Proctoscope With Orbturator

Seamless Distal Tip Integration: The obturator is precision-machined to sit flush with the proctoscope's distal end, creating a smooth, beveled transition that minimizes mucosal friction and tissue displacement during introduction.

Surgical-Grade Non-Reflective Interior: Fabricated from passivated AISI 304 stainless steel with a specialized matte finish designed to prevent light glares, ensuring high-contrast visualization during fiber-optic or external endoscopic illumination.

₹945.00

Quick Answer: A proctoscope with obturator is a short tubular speculum with a removable, rounded obturator that eases insertion. Once the obturator is withdrawn, the tube gives a view of the anal canal and lower rectum. It is taught in surgical and nursing skills sessions on examination models.

Tube and Obturator: How the Instrument Is Used

‘Orbturator’ in the listing title is a misspelling of obturator. The obturator is a smooth, rounded rod that fills the tube and closes its open end, so the instrument can be inserted without the tube’s edge catching. Once in place, the obturator is removed, leaving a clear channel for inspection with a light. The listing image file name refers to a Kelly pattern proctoscope; the pattern is not given in the title.

Proctoscopy is used to inspect the anal canal and lower rectum. In teaching, students learn the sequence of explanation and consent, positioning on the left side, inspection and digital examination, and only then insertion of the lubricated tube with the obturator in place.

Compared with the bivalve rectal speculum, which spreads the canal with two blades, the proctoscope gives a circular view through a rigid tube.

Applications

Instrument identification in surgery and nursing courses
Examination technique on rectal examination models
OT technician training in preparing procedure trays
Demonstrating how obturators are used with tubular instruments

Specifications

Item	Proctoscope with obturator
Listed as	Proctoscope With Orbturator
Parts	Tubular speculum and removable rounded obturator
Illumination	External light or attachable light, depending on model
Pattern, size and light fitting	Confirm at enquiry

Care & Handling

Clean the tube and obturator separately, brushing the inside of the tube.
Sterilise or disinfect as the material allows, dry, and store the two parts together so they are not separated.
Check the tube rim for nicks or roughness before each use.

Why Choose LabEquip

Medical and nursing colleges and surgical skills centres order proctoscopes for examination teaching. LabEquip lists this instrument for teaching use in the Biology Lab Products range and does not claim medical-device registration for it; hospitals intending patient use should give their requirements through the contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the obturator for?

It fills and closes the end of the tube during insertion, giving a smooth, rounded tip. It is removed once the tube is in place so the canal can be viewed.

Is Orbturator the same as obturator?

Yes. Orbturator in the listing title is a misspelling; the instrument is a proctoscope supplied with its obturator.

How does a proctoscope differ from a sigmoidoscope?

A proctoscope is short and views the anal canal and lower rectum. A sigmoidoscope is longer and reaches higher into the rectum and sigmoid colon.

What position is used for proctoscopy?

Usually the left lateral position, with the knees drawn up. Teaching models are designed for this position.

What light source does it need?

Some proctoscopes take an attachable light handle; others rely on a separate examination lamp or head light. The listing does not specify the light arrangement.