28 GHP Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Awards 2025 The women’s health sector is undergoing a long-overdue shift toward more thoughtful, patient-centred innovation. Viospex is a medical device company that has developed a tool to improve the accuracy, comfort, and outcomes of gynaecological care by rethinking how clinical design can effectively meet realworld needs. Following the company’s recent recognition in the Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Awards 2025, we spoke with Viospex’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Emily Fitch. Viospex is a women’s health and medical device company operating out of the U.S. and Spain. The company was founded on two key principles: to enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and comfort of gynaecological exams and to improve outcomes across women’s health. Since its inception, Viospex has remained committed to advancing the global standard of care, contributing significantly to better access, early detection, and improved treatment in gynaecological health. Central to this mission is the Bouquet Speculum, a patented device designed by Viospex Founder Dr. Jean Bouquet. Created to overcome the limitations of traditional gynaecological tools, the Bouquet Speculum features a five-petaled, radial-opening design that prevents vaginal wall collapse and enhances cervical visibility. The speculum was developed with direct input from clinicians and patients, ensuring that both comfort and functionality were prioritised from the outset. As a young physician working in a federally funded clinic in Missouri, Dr. Bouquet observed a significant – and incredibly common – challenge: in almost one-third of the women he screened for cervical cancer and pre-cancers, visualising the cervix was difficult. After seeking guidance from colleagues and trying various techniques, he found that many physicians faced the same frustrating hurdle. Beyond the impossibility of obtaining an adequate view of the cervix, the traditional vaginal speculum had become outdated – cumbersome, inefficient, and often uncomfortable for patients. Dr. Bouquet knew that there had to be another way and, following his sister’s cervical cancer diagnosis despite ‘normal’ results, committed himself entirely to bringing a better solution to market – one that promised to improve the experience whilst also enhancing the accuracy of cervical cancer screening. After the initial concept, Viospex introduced the Bouquet Speculum – Dr. Bouquet’s groundbreaking invention designed to reshape the future of gynaecological care. Combining extensive clinical research with invaluable real-world experience, Viospex is now championing the modernisation of this essential medical device, seeking to show the world that women’s health deserves much more. Whilst the journey has not always been easy, adversity will not deter Viospex. “Change is uncomfortable, and we understand that!” said Dr. Fitch. “The modern speculum is a tool that has been used in its current form for over 200 years – we don’t expect everyone to just take our word for it. We are focusing on putting the tools in the hands of the most talented medical professionals around the globe, so that they can see for themselves what an improvement this device offers.” Equally important to Viospex has been the development of robust clinical training programmes to support the adoption of the Bouquet Speculum. The company recognises that introducing new medical tools requires more than innovation; it demands education, accessibility, and trust. To address procurement and budgetary constraints, Viospex has partnered with leading manufacturers to ensure the device remains competitively priced and widely distributable. These hurdles will not deter Viospex however, a company committed to establishing the Bouquet Speculum as the global benchmark for excellence in vaginal speculum design and patient care. By prioritising innovation, accessibility, and excellence, it has elevated the standard of care through a product that enhances patient comfort, optimises visibility, and streamlines procedures – redefining gynaecological care for patients and providers alike. The results speak for themselves; Dr. Fitch shared: “For our patients, the key difference we’ve observed is the increased comfort. The design of the speculum has remained relatively unchanged for far too long, and the Bouquet Speculum aims to combine the best medical care possible with the least intrusive and most comfortable device on the market. The Bouquet Speculum is not just an improvement, but a complete redesign of the current ‘modern’ speculum.” Driven by a common vision of achieving excellence, Viospex’s research and development teams remain focused on advancing innovation in women’s health. The company plans to expand distribution into new global markets, strengthen clinical training programmes, and launch webinars led by key opinion leaders to foster collaboration across the sector. “This is bigger than a device,” Dr. Fitch emphasised. “We are in a time where the need to improve the women’s health care sector is finally being recognised. There needs to be a shift in how tools are conceived, designed, and delivered. When all this is considered, we allow for a more dignified experience for women everywhere.” Contact: Dr. Emily Fitch Email: [email protected] Company: Viospex Web Address: www.viospex.com Most Innovative Women’s Health Product 2025: The Bouquet Speculum
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