Sklar Lewkowitz Placenta Forceps, Straight 9-1/2 Inch
A straight 9-1/2 inch forceps used by obstetric teams to grasp and remove retained placental tissue during delivery and related gynecologic care.
The Sklar Lewkowitz Placenta Forceps is a straight instrument measuring 9-1/2 inches, designed to reach into the uterine cavity and grasp placental tissue or membranes that remain after delivery. Retained placental fragments can lead to bleeding or infection if not removed, so a dedicated instrument that offers both the necessary length and a secure jaw grip supports a more complete, controlled removal in fewer passes than attempting the task with a general purpose forceps.
Its straight profile keeps the instrument aligned directly with the line of insertion during the procedure. Obstetricians, gynecologic surgeons and midwives working under obstetric supervision use this type of forceps in delivery rooms and operating theatres wherever direct instrumental removal of placental tissue is needed following vaginal or cesarean delivery.
As a reusable stainless steel instrument, it should be cleaned and sterilized between patients following standard reprocessing protocols, with the jaw checked before use to confirm it remains aligned and provides a secure, even grip on tissue.
