Piper Obstetrical (Midwifery) Forceps

Description

Piper Obstetrical (Midwifery) Forceps

Piper forceps help deliver the after-coming head in breech births. They measure about 43 cm and have long shanks with a backward curve.

The after-coming head

In a breech birth, the body delivers first and the head follows last. So the operator applies the blades from below while an assistant supports the body. Then the operator guides the head out along the birth canal.

Long shanks, backward curve

The long shanks let the blades reach the head beneath the baby’s body. Meanwhile, the backward curve keeps the instrument clear of the baby’s trunk. As a result, the operator can apply the blades without lifting the body too high.

Size

About 43 cm makes this among the longest obstetric patterns we list. Therefore, storage needs a long tray. Also, the length helps the blades reach past the trunk.

Breech preparedness

Units that manage vaginal breech births keep Piper forceps ready. In addition, simulation training often uses them to rehearse the maneuver. However, operator training matters as much as having the instrument.

Care of Piper forceps

Wash each blade separately and give the long shanks a full wipe. Next, look along each curve for any bend or twist. Then dry the pair and store them flat with the blades matched.

Piper forceps specifications

• Length: about 43-44 cm
• Long shanks
• Backward curve
• Use: after-coming head in breech birth

Warranty and support

A three-year warranty protects this instrument against manufacturing defects. We also inspect each order by hand in Atlanta. You can find care tips in our FAQs. Surgical stainless grades fall under ASTM F899. For rotational delivery, see our Kielland forceps. The rest of our OB/GYN instruments is one click away.

For trained professionals only. Notes on images and nickel content sit in our care and sterilization guide; see shipping and delivery for dispatch details.