--- title: Replacing a Ripped Cervix description: Thank you so much for buying our products! We are here to support you and your simulated participants so your learners can get the most out of simulation. If none of these steps lead to success, feel free to reach out to our customer success team! --- [Skip to content](https://help.avkin.com/replacing-a-ripped-cervix#main-content) [![Avkin-Bring-Sim-To-Life-R-2048x1325](https://help.avkin.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Avkin-Bring-Sim-To-Life-R-2048x1325.png?width=100&height=65&name=Avkin-Bring-Sim-To-Life-R-2048x1325.png)](https://help.avkin.com/?hsLang=en) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Go to avkin.com](https://avkin.com/) [Go to avkin.com](https://avkin.com/) Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Knowledge Base](https://help.avkin.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Avbirth](https://help.avkin.com/avbirth?hsLang=en) # Replacing a Ripped Cervix ## Thank you so much for buying our products! We are here to support you and your simulated participants so your learners can get the most out of simulation. If none of these steps lead to success, feel free to reach out to our customer success team! ![Title Image](https://help.avkin.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Title%20Image.png?width=688&name=Title%20Image.png)![Line Divider-SMALL](https://help.avkin.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Line%20Divider-SMALL.png?width=688&name=Line%20Divider-SMALL.png)To remove the ripped cervix, unscrew all 7 screws. Discard the silicone cervix, but keep both black plastic rings and all screws.![Image 1](https://help.avkin.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Image%201.png?width=688&height=387&name=Image%201.png)![Line Divider-SMALL](https://help.avkin.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Line%20Divider-SMALL.png?width=428&name=Line%20Divider-SMALL.png)Locate the ring labeled “FRONT”. Flip it over so the label is no longer visible.![Image 2](https://help.avkin.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Image%202.png?width=688&height=387&name=Image%202.png) ![Line Divider-SMALL](https://help.avkin.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Line%20Divider-SMALL.png?width=428&name=Line%20Divider-SMALL.png)Orient the new silicone cervix so that the notch in the top corner is aligned with the notch on the front ring.![Image 3](https://help.avkin.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Image%203.png?width=688&height=387&name=Image%203.png) ![Line Divider-SMALL](https://help.avkin.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Line%20Divider-SMALL.png?width=428&name=Line%20Divider-SMALL.png)Orient the back ring so that the notch is aligned with both previous notches, and the “BACK” label is visible.![Image 4](https://help.avkin.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Image%204.png?width=688&height=387&name=Image%204.png) ![Line Divider-SMALL](https://help.avkin.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Line%20Divider-SMALL.png?width=428&name=Line%20Divider-SMALL.png)Replace all 7 screws. Do NOT fully tighten yet!![Image 5](https://help.avkin.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Image%205.png?width=688&height=387&name=Image%205.png)![Line Divider-SMALL](https://help.avkin.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Line%20Divider-SMALL.png?width=428&name=Line%20Divider-SMALL.png)Once all 7 screws have been started, tighten each screw gradually using a star pattern. When the screw can just barely be felt on the front side of the assembly, stop tightening.![Image 6](https://help.avkin.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Image%206.png?width=688&height=387&name=Image%206.png) ![Line Divider-SMALL](https://help.avkin.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Line%20Divider-SMALL.png?width=688&name=Line%20Divider-SMALL.png) ![End Image](https://help.avkin.com/hs-fs/hubfs/End%20Image.png?width=688&height=387&name=End%20Image.png) #### If you have tried all these steps and are having trouble replacing a torn cervix please contact Avkin's Customer Support: #### (302) 562-2040 #### Support@avkin.com #### [Contact Customer Support](https://share.hsforms.com/1n7KLZEc0QJi8BVHCKjwyEA2ukiv?__hstc=83704265.4d05d4fd540db126cb2fbe5f40cb36cf.1663264472287.1663264472287.1663264472287.1&__hssc=83704265.1.1663264472288&__hsfp=3350002217) - [Avkin](https://help.avkin.com/avkin?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Avkin Consumables and Replacement Parts](https://help.avkin.com/avkin?hsLang=en#avkin-consumables-and-replacement-parts) - [General Troubleshooting](https://help.avkin.com/avkin?hsLang=en#general-troubleshooting) - [General Device Questions](https://help.avkin.com/avkin?hsLang=en#general-device-questions) - [Avkin's Educational Programs](https://help.avkin.com/avkin?hsLang=en#avkins-educational-programs) - [Avkin's Wearable Packages](https://help.avkin.com/avkin?hsLang=en#avkins-wearable-packages) - [Shipping Devices for Maintenance](https://help.avkin.com/avkin?hsLang=en#shipping-devices-for-maintenance) - [Avkin App](https://help.avkin.com/avkin-app?hsLang=en) - [Avband](https://help.avkin.com/avband?hsLang=en) - [Avbirth](https://help.avkin.com/avbirth?hsLang=en#main-content) - [iSimulate CTGi Fetal Heart Monitor (FHM)](https://help.avkin.com/avbirth?hsLang=en#isimulate-ctgi-fetal-heart-monitor-fhm) - [Avcath](https://help.avkin.com/avcath?hsLang=en) - [Avstick](https://help.avkin.com/avstick?hsLang=en) - [Avtone](https://help.avkin.com/avtone?hsLang=en) - [Avthor](https://help.avkin.com/avthor?hsLang=en) - [Avline](https://help.avkin.com/avline?hsLang=en) - [Avtrach](https://help.avkin.com/avtrach?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Avtrach with Ventilator (Simulated Lungs)](https://help.avkin.com/avtrach?hsLang=en#avtrach-with-ventilator-simulated-lungs) - [Avtrach Video Series](https://help.avkin.com/avtrach?hsLang=en#avtrach-video-series) - [Avwound](https://help.avkin.com/avwound?hsLang=en) - [Tablets](https://help.avkin.com/tablets?hsLang=en) - [Third-Party Devices](https://help.avkin.com/third-party-devices?hsLang=en#main-content) - [iSimulate CTGi Fetal Heart Monitor (FHM)](https://help.avkin.com/third-party-devices?hsLang=en#isimulate-ctgi-fetal-heart-monitor-fhm) - [Innov2learn Pulse Oximeter](https://help.avkin.com/third-party-devices?hsLang=en#innov2learn-pulse-oximeter) - [Innov2learn Thermometer](https://help.avkin.com/third-party-devices?hsLang=en#innov2learn-thermometer) - [KBPort BPSim](https://help.avkin.com/third-party-devices?hsLang=en#kbport-bpsim) - [Standardized Patients (SP)](https://help.avkin.com/standardized-patients-sp?hsLang=en) - [Service Agreements](https://help.avkin.com/service-agreements?hsLang=en) [![Avkin-Bring-Sim-To-Life-R-2048x1325](https://help.avkin.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Avkin-Bring-Sim-To-Life-R-2048x1325.png?width=60&height=39&name=Avkin-Bring-Sim-To-Life-R-2048x1325.png "Avkin-Bring-Sim-To-Life-R-2048x1325")](https://avkin.com/) avkin.com Help Center Copyright © 2025, Avkin