Sklar Laufe-Piper Obstetrical Forceps, 12 Inch
A 12 inch obstetrical forceps used by obstetricians to assist and guide delivery of the fetal head, particularly in breech presentation deliveries.
The Sklar Laufe-Piper Obstetrical Forceps is a delivery instrument measuring 12 inches, combining features of the Laufe and Piper forceps designs, with the Piper pattern traditionally associated with assisting delivery of the after-coming head in a breech presentation, a situation where the baby is born feet or buttocks first and the head requires careful, controlled guidance last.
The forceps blades are shaped to cradle the fetal head safely from below as the body has already delivered, applying gentle traction and support to complete the birth in a controlled manner. Because this application requires specific obstetric training and careful technique to protect both mother and baby, the instrument is used only by obstetricians experienced in breech and operative vaginal delivery, in a hospital setting with appropriate monitoring in place.
Its 12 inch length is suited to the particular angle of application needed for an after-coming head. As a reusable stainless steel instrument, it must be thoroughly cleaned and sterilized between deliveries following standard obstetric reprocessing protocols, with the blades and lock checked before each use.
