PMID: 8580658Oct 1, 1995Paper

High rates of perforation are found in endovaginal ultrasound probe covers before and after oocyte retrieval for in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer

Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics
M Hignett, P Claman

Abstract

To study perforation rates of sterile transvaginal ultrasound probe covers before and after oocyte retrieval (OPU) in an IVF-ET program. Transvaginal ultrasound probe sheaths from two different manufacturers were studied, Cook Innoray (Cook-Canada #TTUPS-100) and Swemed Lab (Frolunda Sweden #715). After controlled ovarian stimulation, OPU was done using the needle guide of a sterile sheathed 5-MHz transvaginal ultrasound transducer (ATL Bothell, Washington, USA). A newer designed Cook probe cover supplied by the manufacturer was also tested after the company was made aware of our initial perforation results. Following each OPU, probe covers were examined for perforations by filling them with water and checking for leaks. If perforations were found, the vaginal transducer was disinfected by soaking for 20 min in 2% gluteraldehyde (Formac). Twenty unused sterile probe covers from each manufacturer were also tested for perforations. After OPU we found 10/13 (75%) old Cook, and 35/43 (81%) Swemed probe covers to be perforated (NS). Only 5/20 (25%) of the new design Cook probe covers were perforated post OPU (p = 0.000005). Analysis of unused probe covers revealed 13/20 (65%) Cook, and 5/20 (25%) Swemed probe covers to be perforated...Continue Reading

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