Description
Placenta and Ovum Forceps With Protecting Cap
These placenta forceps with a protecting cap remove retained placental tissue after delivery. The cap sits over the jaws, and the instrument measures about 28 cm.
Why the cap
The cap covers the jaws. So it shields the uterine wall from the jaw edges. Also, the operator can grasp tissue with more confidence.
Removing retained tissue
After delivery, fragments of placenta or membrane can stay inside the uterus. Then the clinician introduces the forceps through the cervix and grasps them. Next, a scoop or curette may finish the clearance.
About 28 cm long
The length reaches the fundus of a postpartum uterus. Therefore, the operator’s hand stays outside the vagina. Meanwhile, the instrument fits standard obstetric trays.
Choosing this pattern
Surgeons who worry about the uterine lining often pick placenta forceps with a protecting cap. By contrast, plain ring forceps leave the jaw edges bare. In that case, the choice depends on the clinical picture and training.
Cleaning placenta forceps protecting cap
Check the cap for a secure fit before and after each case. Next, clean around its edges with a small brush, since debris can hide there. Finally, let the forceps dry completely and rest them in a tray with the cap in place.
Placenta forceps protecting cap specifications
- Length: about 28-28.5 cm
- Protective cap on the jaws
- Use: removing retained placental tissue
Ordering from Intrace USA
A three-year warranty protects this instrument against manufacturing defects. Then our Atlanta office checks every order before dispatch. You can find care tips in our FAQs. Meanwhile, ASTM F899 describes the steel grades used for surgical instruments. For a choice of jaw sizes, see our Winter placenta forceps. Our full range sits in the gynecology and obstetrics category.
Sold for professional use. Please read our care and sterilization guide and returns and refunds pages.
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