Forceps, Dartigues, curved

Type of medical device or related product
General vs. specific use (health condition)
Intended population sex
Level of technical knowledge
Capital
Reusable
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
Healthcare unit
EMDN related code(s)
L0509030202
UTERINE GRIPPERS, REUSABLE
GMDN related code(s)
35082
Obstetrical forceps, reusable (A scissors-like obstetrical instrument intended specifically to assist the birth of the foetus during difficult vaginal births. It typically is designed with two curved blades are that are introduced separately and then connected to a handle to exert traction on the foetal head or to rotate the foetal head in order to facilitate its passage through the birth canal. It is made of metal. This is a reusable device.)