250 devices · GMDN 35082
Obstetrical forceps are reusable, metal instruments designed to aid in the delivery of a fetus during complicated vaginal births. They feature two curved blades that apply controlled traction or rotation to the baby’s head to help guide it safely through the birth canal.
These devices are typically regulated as surgical instruments and must meet strict safety and performance standards. They are often supplied sterile or require reprocessing between uses, depending on the manufacturer’s guidelines and local medical practice.
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