Publish Date August 17, 2007 CLINICAL PEARL- SAFER IUD INSERTION Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Reddit Print Share by Email Use a flexible pipette (such as those used in endometrial biopsy) rather than a metal sound when inserting an intrauterine device. The smaller pipette is less likely to perforate the uterus.—Laura Onorato, PA-C, Albuquerque (106-18) From the August 15, 2007 Issue of Clinical Advisor