A better speculum, a better practice, a better world

Designed for women, doctors and our planet

Let’s face it: even though it is essential for health and wellbeing, no woman looks forward to a pelvic exam. At Orchid Spec we aspire to make these indispensable procedures as effortless as possible for women and gynaecologists worldwide — with zero impact on our precious planet.

Used by 95 % of Dutch hospitals and 35 % of NHS trusts in the UK. Orchid Spec is designed to make cervical exams safer, smoother, and faster.

Orchid Spec single-use vaginal specula in Clean White and Crystal Clear versions.

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“The Orchid Spec specula are in a class of their own; my patients say their examination is more comfortable. The Open SPX is my treatment speculum of choice with improved access and visual field.”

Prof. Maggie Cruickshank - President EFC 2023 (European Federation Colposcopy)

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"Robust design, self-lubricating and single-hand operation make this instrument the true standard for examination"

Dr. Gary Dorman - Consultant Gyne Oncologist at Northern Health and Social Care Trust

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"It's the most user-friendly speculum we've seen. It offers optimal manipulation and reliable operation, and it's smooth and aesthetically pleasing. Patients prefer it."

Theresa Freeman-Wang - Consultant. Gynaecologist at the Portland Hospital

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"The best speculum available today. Both patient and user friendly with optimal performance during all procedures indicated."

Prof. Dr. M. H. Emanuel - Gynaecologist and innovator UMC Utrecht, Bergman Clinics Hilversum, and UZ Ghent.

A better Speculum

Designed with a woman’s body in mind, the Orchid Spec is the patient-friendly alternative to conventional plastic and metal specula.

No pinching of tissue
due to the large gap between the bills.

Easier manipulation
Deeper insertion possible and less rectal contact due to backward angled handle.

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Effortless insertion
due to the soft, smooth organic shape and warm material.

Improved comfort
Frictionless manipulation due to the large, rounded edges.

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Wider access for instruments
30% wider access while maintaining a narrow bill design.

Reduced risk of cross-contamination
Due to a disposable design.

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Enhanced cervix support
The patented inward folded edges combined with the flat support surfaces at the tip of the bills allow for improved lifting and positioning of the cervix.

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Flush smoke channel
Optimal view and precise manipulation of instruments with the flat channel design.

Tapered nozzle
Easy and reliable connecting to most common smoke suction tubes.

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Meet the family

The Orchid Spec comes in four sizes: Virgo, Medium, Wide and Long. All sizes are available in the popular “clean white” and “crystal clear” designs.

Orchid Spec white

Virgo Bio

Orchid Spec white

Medium

Orchid Spec white

Wide

Orchid Spec white

Long SPX

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What Doctors are saying

A gynaecology consultant on BBC News shows our Crystal Clear Orchid Spec in an interview where she uses it to show our patient friendly speculum design as used during the cervical screening process. With our patient friendly speculum design the worry should no longer be a reason for women to avoid the smear test.

As seen on BBC News Health: "We use these."
"This is a patient friendly speculum and never feels cold."

The Norfolk & Norwich University Hospitals

St. Elisabeth Krankenhaus Köln- Hohenlind

Luton and Dunstable Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Caritas- Krankenhaus Bad Mergentheim GmbH

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Our USPs

What physicians are saying

Single-handed use – For easy and practical locking and unlocking.
Jamming-free operation – Facilitates smooth handling every time.
Wider access – A 30% wider access (introitus) offers more maneuverability with tools and superior examination.
Deeper insertion – The front handle tilts backwards, allowing for deeper insertion, requiring less switching to other sizes and less likeliness of touching the rectum.
More sturdy & reliable design – compared to other single-use specula.
Optimal visibility of the cervix – unique inward folded support surfaces direct the cervix at the physician, and the white speculum delivers more light.

BioBased Speculum

Orchid Spec Bio
The eco-friendly choice

Bridea’s standard speculum is already significantly less environmentally impacting than competing disposable brands. Now Bridea has developed a new and unique BioBased Speculum range. All the benefits of our Orchid Speculum with the added benefit of further reduced environmental impact.

BioBased material has an up to 7x lower CO2 footprint!

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1) Request a free trial

Once you experience our product, we believe that you will not want to go back to your old ways. For this reason, we are offering hospitals and practices the opportunity to try out the Orchid Spec products.

2) We’ll evaluate your request

If your application is approved, every physician working at your location who would like to participate will receive ample Orchid Specs to test our specula on patients.

3) Start complimentary trial

We will offer a complimentary survey among participating physicians to help capture experiences and report the findings. This report includes a cost analysis comparing your current situation and switching to the Orchid Spec. Again, No obligations and at no cost.