Forceps, Sopher

Alternative names
Forceps, uterine, Ovum, Sopher
Primary use
Treatment / Resuscitation / Palliative care / Surgery
Type of medical device or related product
Surgical instruments, trays and bowls
General vs. specific use (health condition)
General
Intended population sex
All
Level of technical knowledge
Specialized clinical
Capital
Yes
Reusable
Yes
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
Reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (2015)
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
First-level (district) hospital services
Second-level and third-level hospital services and specialized outpatient services
Healthcare unit
Specialized surgery
EMDN related code(s)
L05090302
UTERINE FORCEPS, REUSABLE
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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.)
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WHO related resources
Decommissioning
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