Pinard Stethoscope Wooden 18cm

Clinical Application

Provides direct acoustic amplification of fetal heart tones for routine prenatal assessment and intermittent monitoring in labor. Commonly used by obstetricians, midwives, and labor and delivery staff to confirm fetal viability, estimate baseline heart rate, and localize fetal heart position without electronic devices. Particularly useful in low-resource settings, home births, and situations where Doppler or continuous fetal monitoring is not required or available.

Design & Configuration

The conical, monaural geometry concentrates and channels fetal sounds from the maternal abdomen to the clinician's ear, allowing focused auscultation with minimal equipment. The 18 cm length provides reach for reasonable abdominal positioning while maintaining acoustic fidelity; the mouthpiece shape helps establish a sound seal for one-ear listening. The simplicity of the design reduces mechanical failure points and eliminates reliance on batteries or electronics.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Pinard (acoustic fetoscope)
• Pattern/model: Wooden conical design
• Configuration: Monaural conical tube with mouthpiece
• Length: 18 cm
• Typical use: Fetal heart auscultation in prenatal and intrapartum care
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Solid wood construction provides natural acoustic resonance and a warm exterior finish that is comfortable for patient contact. The device is manufactured for repeated clinical use and can be cleaned and disinfected according to facility infection control protocols.

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