The Pocket Colposcope

The new instrument with the potential to revolutionize cervical cancer screening in low-resource settings.

The Pocket Colposcope

The new instrument with the potential to revolutionize cervical cancer screening in low-resource settings.

The Pocket Colposcope

The new instrument with the potential to revolutionize cervical cancer screening in low-resource settings.

Low Cost, High-Quality Imaging

Our portable technologies enable image quality on par with high-end colposcopes at a fraction of the price and size.

User Friendly

Our injectable polymer-based therapeutic uses readily available chemicals to ablate lesions without the need for electricity, or battery power.

Affordable

About 1/10 the cost of traditional colposcopes.

Data/Research Enabled

Option to collect patient data in form of cervical images. An opportunity for aggregation of data on disease prevalence.

Portable & Digital

Lightweight and easy to transport. Paired with mobile screen.

Digital Exam Management & AI Assisted Diagnosise

Allows for remote diagnostics and EMR data collection.

Testimonials

"It takes high quality images, and this really stood out to us."

Katya Lopez

Midwife at La Liga Contra el Cancer

“The impact of using instruments like the pocket colposcope combined with the thermocoagulator will be huge.”

Patricia Garcia

Former prime minister of health in Peru, leader in global health

Testimonials

"It takes high quality images, and this really stood out to us."

Katya Lopez

Midwife at La Liga Contra el Cancer

“The impact of using instruments like the pocket colposcope combined with the thermocoagulator will be huge.”

Patricia Garcia

Former prime minister of health in Peru, leader in global health

Testimonials

"It takes high quality images, and this really stood out to us."

Katya Lopez

Midwife at La Liga Contra el Cancer

“The impact of using instruments like the pocket colposcope combined with the thermocoagulator will be huge.”

Patricia Garcia

Former prime minister of health in Peru, leader in global health

Insertable Imaging within speculum reduces glare, blur and shadows compared to external imaging devices.

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) released resource-stratified guidelines recommending that HPV screening should be followed by triage with either colposcopy and biopsy (where available) or Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA) to confirm the presence of lesions prior to treatment. Colposcopes are expensive and require referral to a facility, a trained provider, and a pathologist. VIA has high variability depending on provider experience, patient age, and size of lesion and has diminished sensitivity due to lack of magnification. To address the prohibitive cost and limited availability of colposcopy, our team has created a low-cost, mobile colposcope, called the Pocket Colposcope. The Pocket Colposcope is inserted through a speculum to provide a magnified image of the cervix. Close up imaging of the cervix achieves excellent image quality reducing blur, glare and shadows compared to external imaging devices. Healthcare providers can optically zoom in and capture acetic acid, Lugol’s iodine and vascular images (green light imaging) by pressing a button with their thumb. Images taken with the Pocket Colposcope are transmitted instantly to a smartphone, or tablet.

Insertable Imaging within speculum reduces glare, blur and shadows compared to external imaging devices.

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) released resource-stratified guidelines recommending that HPV screening should be followed by triage with either colposcopy and biopsy (where available) or Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA) to confirm the presence of lesions prior to treatment. Colposcopes are expensive and require referral to a facility, a trained provider, and a pathologist. VIA has high variability depending on provider experience, patient age, and size of lesion and has diminished sensitivity due to lack of magnification. To address the prohibitive cost and limited availability of colposcopy, our team has created a low-cost, mobile colposcope, called the Pocket Colposcope. The Pocket Colposcope is inserted through a speculum to provide a magnified image of the cervix. Close up imaging of the cervix achieves excellent image quality reducing blur, glare and shadows compared to external imaging devices. Healthcare providers can optically zoom in and capture acetic acid, Lugol’s iodine and vascular images (green light imaging) by pressing a button with their thumb. Images taken with the Pocket Colposcope are transmitted instantly to a smartphone, or tablet.

Insertable Imaging within speculum reduces glare, blur and shadows compared to external imaging devices.

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) released resource-stratified guidelines recommending that HPV screening should be followed by triage with either colposcopy and biopsy (where available) or Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA) to confirm the presence of lesions prior to treatment. Colposcopes are expensive and require referral to a facility, a trained provider, and a pathologist. VIA has high variability depending on provider experience, patient age, and size of lesion and has diminished sensitivity due to lack of magnification. To address the prohibitive cost and limited availability of colposcopy, our team has created a low-cost, mobile colposcope, called the Pocket Colposcope. The Pocket Colposcope is inserted through a speculum to provide a magnified image of the cervix. Close up imaging of the cervix achieves excellent image quality reducing blur, glare and shadows compared to external imaging devices. Healthcare providers can optically zoom in and capture acetic acid, Lugol’s iodine and vascular images (green light imaging) by pressing a button with their thumb. Images taken with the Pocket Colposcope are transmitted instantly to a smartphone, or tablet.

Unlike traditional colposcopes, the tampon-shaped Pocket Colposcope is inserted through a speculum to provide a magnified image of the cervix. Close up imaging of the cervix achieves exquisite image quality that rivals that of one of the best colposcopes on the market without the need for high-end light sources, optics or cameras.

Unlike traditional colposcopes, the tampon-shaped Pocket Colposcope is inserted through a speculum to provide a magnified image of the cervix. Close up imaging of the cervix achieves exquisite image quality that rivals that of one of the best colposcopes on the market without the need for high-end light sources, optics or cameras.

Unlike traditional colposcopes, the tampon-shaped Pocket Colposcope is inserted through a speculum to provide a magnified image of the cervix. Close up imaging of the cervix achieves exquisite image quality that rivals that of one of the best colposcopes on the market without the need for high-end light sources, optics or cameras.

The Pocket Colposcope is significantly less expensive, smaller and lighter than a traditional clinical colposcope.

Weighing less than two pounds, it fits inside a pocket (hence the name). The device enables healthcare providers to optically zoom in and capture acetic acid, Lugol’s iodine and vascular images (green light imaging) by pressing a button with their thumb. Images taken with the Pocket Colposcope are transmitted instantly to a smartphone, tablet or laptop.

The Pocket Colposcope is significantly less expensive, smaller and lighter than a traditional clinical colposcope.

Weighing less than two pounds, it fits inside a pocket (hence the name). The device enables healthcare providers to optically zoom in and capture acetic acid, Lugol’s iodine and vascular images (green light imaging) by pressing a button with their thumb. Images taken with the Pocket Colposcope are transmitted instantly to a smartphone, tablet or laptop.

The Pocket Colposcope is significantly less expensive, smaller and lighter than a traditional clinical colposcope.

Weighing less than two pounds, it fits inside a pocket (hence the name). The device enables healthcare providers to optically zoom in and capture acetic acid, Lugol’s iodine and vascular images (green light imaging) by pressing a button with their thumb. Images taken with the Pocket Colposcope are transmitted instantly to a smartphone, tablet or laptop.

Representative acetic acid images of a normal, low-grade lesion, and high-grade lesion captured with the Pocket Colposcope.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the device used for?

The Pocket Colposcope is a digital video colposcope intended for gynecological examination. It provides a portable means of magnified visualization of the tissues of the vagina, cervix and external genitalia in order to aid in diagnosing abnormalities and selecting areas for biopsy. The image system is intended to provide documentation of the image in the field of view of the colposcope.

What is the device used for?

The Pocket Colposcope is a digital video colposcope intended for gynecological examination. It provides a portable means of magnified visualization of the tissues of the vagina, cervix and external genitalia in order to aid in diagnosing abnormalities and selecting areas for biopsy. The image system is intended to provide documentation of the image in the field of view of the colposcope.

What features make the device special?

- Powered by USB and computing device - Transvaginal insertion - White and Green Illumination - Multiple zoom level - Minimal training requirements - Portable

What features make the device special?

- Powered by USB and computing device - Transvaginal insertion - White and Green Illumination - Multiple zoom level - Minimal training requirements - Portable

Is the device reusable?

Yes, the device is reprocessed using high-level disinfection.

Is the device reusable?

Yes, the device is reprocessed using high-level disinfection.

What are the regulatory approvals?

FDA 510(k) clearance.

What are the regulatory approvals?

FDA 510(k) clearance.

Related Publications

International Image Concordance Study to Compare a Point-of-Care Tampon Colposcope With a Standard-of-Care Colposcope

Portable Pocket colposcopy performs comparably to standard-of-care clinical colposcopy using acetic acid and Lugol's iodine as contrast mediators: an investigational study in Peru

WHO technical guidance and specifications of medical devices for screening and treatment of precancerous lesions in the prevention of cervical cancer

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701 W Main St, Suite 410
Chesterfield Building Durham NC 27701