Braun Decapitating Hook

Description

Braun Decapitating Hook

The Braun decapitating hook is a historical embryotomy hook measuring 30 cm. It belongs to a period when destructive procedures sometimes followed fetal death.

Place in history

Before safe surgical delivery, obstructed labor after fetal death could threaten the mother’s life. So obstetricians relied on embryotomy instruments to finish the delivery. However, modern obstetric care no longer uses them in routine practice.

Braun pattern

This piece follows the Braun pattern, one of several historical designs. Therefore, collections often hold the Braun and Smellie patterns side by side for comparison. Also, we list each pattern under its own name to keep ordering simple.

Collections and teaching

Medical schools use such instruments to show how obstetrics has changed. In addition, museums include them in displays on childbirth history. Then learners can see the progress that safer surgery brought.

Length and storage

The Braun decapitating hook runs 30 cm long. So a standard long instrument drawer or case holds it. Meanwhile, a tip guard protects both the instrument and anyone handling it.

Reprocessing Braun decapitating hook

Clean the surface with a pH-neutral detergent and warm water. Then rinse and dry it straight away to avoid water marks. Finally, place it on a padded shelf with the working end facing inward.

Braun decapitating hook specifications

• Length: 30 cm
• Braun pattern
• Historical embryotomy hook
• Teaching and historical use

Buying from Intrace USA

Your instrument comes with a three-year warranty against manufacturing faults. Also, we check each piece in Atlanta before shipping. For care and cleaning questions, read our FAQs. Surgical stainless grades fall under ASTM F899. For the Smellie pattern, see our Smellie decapitating hook. Also, see our whole OB/GYN instrument range.

Professional use only. Our care and sterilization guide covers images and the nickel in stainless steel; delivery times are in our shipping policy.