Surgery – Instruments – Obstetric or gynecological instruments
Patent
1996-06-07
1997-12-02
Dawson, Glenn K.
Surgery
Instruments
Obstetric or gynecological instruments
606119, A61B 1742
Patent
active
056930585
ABSTRACT:
An obstetric vacuum extractor is provided for assistance in the delivery of a baby. The extractor includes a suction cup of flexible polymeric material to be attached to a portion of the head of a baby. The cup has a flexible integrally formed hollow extension for connection to a source of vacuum and also being connectable to a handle. The cup also has an internal integral skirt extending from its inner surface, the skirt extending adjacent to the rim of the cup.
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patent: 3765408 (1973-10-01), Kawai
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Cavanagh Alexander J. M.
Hobbs Carlton C.
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