Vacuum extractor, fetal, manual

Alternative names
Obstetric extractor
Type of medical device or related product
General vs. specific use (health condition)
Intended population sex
Level of technical knowledge
Capital
Reusable
Requirements
None
EMDN related code(s)
Z12080301
OBSTETRIC VACUUM EXTRACTORS
GMDN related code(s)
63205
Foetal vacuum extraction system, manual, reusable (An assembly of hand-operated devices designed to facilitate the delivery of a foetus during vaginal childbirth or Caesarean section by enabling traction to be applied to the foetal head by means of a suction cup that is attached to the scalp. It typically consists of a cup with a soft inner liner to prevent tissue damage, a hand-operated pump, and a handle used to apply traction. It is typically used for dystocia, uterine inertia, maternal exhaustion, maternal/foetal distress. This is a reusable device.)