Sklar McLane-Tucker Obstetrical Forceps, 15-1/4in
An obstetrical forceps used to grasp the fetal head and apply controlled traction to assist delivery during vaginal birth.
The Sklar McLane-Tucker Obstetrical Forceps is a delivery instrument used by obstetricians when an assisted vaginal delivery is needed, such as when labour is prolonged or maternal or fetal factors call for expedited delivery. Its blades are curved to fit around the contour of the fetal head, letting the obstetrician apply steady, controlled traction in coordination with the mother's pushing efforts to guide the head through the birth canal while aiming to minimise trauma to maternal and fetal tissue.
This pattern is a recognised design used in labour wards and obstetric operating theatres, applied by obstetricians trained in its specific technique as part of the range of forceps options a unit may keep available. It measures 15-1/4 inches overall. This listing is a single configuration. Given the critical nature of its use in delivery, it is manufactured from surgical stainless steel and must be thoroughly cleaned, inspected and sterilised between each use in line with the labour ward's standard reprocessing protocol.
