Vacuum aspiration with the IPAS Modified Gynecologic Syringe

Patient Acceptability of Manual Versus Electric Vacuum Aspiration for Early Pregnancy Loss

“…20 Nevertheless, MVA has been an alternative option to vacuum extraction for over 30 years. 9,21 Prior randomized, controlled trials have shown no difference in the complication rates between these devices 11 and similar efficacy, 22 patient acceptability, 10 and pain perception 12 when used for elective termination of early pregnancies. However, patients undergoing a vacuum aspiration for a miscarriage approach the procedure with a different mindset than those undergoing a termination of pregnancy.…”

“…A cost analysis showed that for patients with incomplete abortion, MVA performed on an outpatient basis is significantly less expensive than EVA performed in an operating room. 8 Although an early study indicated there may be a higher respiration rate with MVA, 9 subsequent studies have shown similar rates of success with EVA and MVA when used for first-trimester termination of pregnancy. 10,11 Patient acceptability and reported levels of pain have been similar between the two procedures when performed for elective abortions.…”