Sklar Javerts Placenta Forceps, Smooth Jaws 9-1/2 Inch
A 9-1/2 inch forceps with smooth jaws, used by obstetric teams to grasp and remove placental tissue during delivery or related procedures.
The Sklar Javerts Placenta Forceps is a 9-1/2 inch instrument with smooth, non-toothed jaws, chosen to give the operator a secure hold on placental tissue while minimizing tearing or fragmentation compared to a toothed pattern. Its length and jaw design are suited to reaching into the uterine cavity to retrieve retained placental fragments or membranes, a task that comes up during manual removal of the placenta or in the management of retained products of conception.
Obstetricians, midwives working under obstetric supervision and gynecologic surgeons use this type of forceps during delivery room procedures and related gynecologic surgery whenever direct, controlled removal of placental tissue is needed. The smooth jaw surface reduces the risk of leaving small tissue fragments behind by tearing tissue unevenly, which supports a more complete removal in a single pass.
As a reusable stainless steel instrument, it should be cleaned and sterilized between patients following standard reprocessing protocols, with the jaw surfaces checked before use to confirm they remain smooth and undamaged.
