The Femscope Calm Collect Device to Obtain Cervical Cells for Cancer Screening

The FemScope Calm Collect Device is a novel medical device intended for vaginal inspection, cervical cancer screening, rectal cancer screening, and discharge/cell retrieval. The device allows for increased comfort (emotionally and physically) to the patient while meeting the requirements of a genital exam.

The FemScope system includes a light and camera, enabling visualization of the vagina and cervix and display on a screen. It also provides brushing/retrieval means, allowing the provider to obtain necessary cervical cells for a pap smear, HPV, and specimens needed for sexually transmitted disease (STI) testing. The system will also allow the direct visualization of rectal tissue sampled for human papillomavirus/rectal cancer. The system is designed to replace the speculum, provide the tools needed to perform comprehensive pelvic and topical rectal exams, provide cervical cancer screens, and be cost-competitive with existing speculum and tissue swab systems. It is simple and easy to use. The device comprises a reusable base portion, a removable protective sleeve, and a single-use cell retrieval cap for improved cost-effectiveness.

This instrument will revolutionize women's health care, replacing the antiquated speculum examination with modern scopes like those used to visualize many other portions of the human body. Having the instrument designed to facilitate exams in the LGBTQIA community is sorely needed and will improve gynecologic and genital examinations in that community