Clinical Application
Used to assist vaginal delivery by providing controlled traction and limited rotation of the fetal head during the second stage of labor. Appropriate when operative vaginal delivery is indicated (e.g., prolonged second stage, maternal exhaustion, or certain non‑reassuring fetal heart tracings) and when the fetal head is engaged and adequately assessed. Requires skilled operator technique and coordination with maternal positioning, anesthesia, and neonatal care.
Design & Configuration
The Elliott pattern features two articulated blades joined at a box lock with a handle and locking mechanism to secure blade alignment during traction. The blades include a cephalic curve designed to cradle the fetal head while the overall pelvic curve of the shaft helps align traction vectors with the birth canal. This geometry facilitates secure placement, distributes contact pressure across the skull, and allows controlled, incremental traction and rotational maneuvers when clinically indicated.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Obstetrical forceps
- Pattern / model: Elliot
- Configuration: Hinged two‑blade forceps with locking mechanism
- Length: 32 cm
- Tip / jaw pattern: Cephalic curve to conform to the fetal head
- Typical use: Assisted vaginal delivery — traction and rotation of the fetal head
- Reusable construction
Material & Construction
Precision‑forged stainless steel construction for durability, corrosion resistance, and repeated high‑temperature sterilization. Designed for repeated clinical use with a robust hinge and locking mechanism to maintain reliable alignment and secure engagement during operative maneuvers.
Quality & Compliance
Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.
Brand Comparison
Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.
Availability & Returns
- In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
- Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
- Returns: 30-day return policy