Lieberman Infant Solid Blade Speculum, Nasal Approach, 5mm Blade — Overview

The Lieberman Infant Solid Blade Speculum, Nasal Approach (S1-560-65) shares the 5mm infant blade size and nasal-approach configuration of the K-wire version, but with a solid rather than wire blade, giving surgeons within the Lieberman infant speculum family a choice between the two blade types at the same size and configuration.

Solid vs. K-Wire at Infant Scale

As with the adult-scale choice between solid and wire Barraquer specula, the solid blade here offers firmer, more stable retraction that resists flex under load, compared with the gentler, lower-pressure contact of the K-wire version. At infant scale, this choice matters for cases where the surgeon specifically wants unwavering, stable exposure over the marginally gentler contact of a wire loop.

Nasal Approach, 5mm

Sized identically to the K-wire version at 5mm, with the same nasal-approach configuration keeping the instrument body clear of the nasal quadrant for a second instrument or cannula during infant anterior segment surgery.

Clinical Use

This speculum is used in infant ophthalmic surgery, particularly congenital cataract extraction, by surgeons who prefer solid-blade stability at infant scale within the Lieberman speculum family.

Material and Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel and hand-finished in Sialkot, Pakistan, with spring tension and blade edge finish calibrated specifically for infant tissue.

Sterilization and Care

Fully autoclavable. Pre-use inspection for blade deformation, edge damage, or reduced spring tension before every use is standard given the sensitivity of infant-scale retraction to small tolerances.

Ordering

The Lieberman Infant Solid Blade Speculum, Nasal Approach, 5mm Blade, SKU S1-560-65, is supplied by Scatter Instruments to pediatric ophthalmic units, hospitals, and distributors internationally, with bulk pricing and OEM or private-label branding available on request.