Kielland Luikart Obstetrical Fcps 40cm

Clinical Application

Designed for operative vaginal delivery, this rotational obstetrical forceps is used to assist extraction of the fetal head in the second stage of labor when the head is malpositioned (for example occiput transverse or posterior) and when rotation is required to achieve a safe vaginal delivery. The instrument enables controlled rotation and traction by an experienced obstetrician, helping to convert an unfavorable presentation to an occiput-anterior position while minimizing uncontrolled force. Use requires appropriate clinical indication, adequate maternal and fetal assessment, and operator training in rotational forceps technique.

Design & Configuration

The Kielland–Luikart configuration emphasizes rotational capability: long, slender blades with fenestrations reduce bulk and distribute pressure across the fetal head, while the characteristic sliding-lock mechanism permits rotation of the blades relative to one another without simultaneous traction. The relatively minimal pelvic curve helps reduce maternal soft-tissue impingement during rotation. A 40 cm overall length provides reach for low and mid-pelvic applications while maintaining the leverage needed for controlled manipulations.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Obstetrical forceps
• Pattern / model: Kielland–Luikart
• Configuration: Rotational forceps with sliding lock and fenestrated blades
• Length or size: 40 cm
• Tip / jaw pattern: Long, slender blades designed for low and mid-pelvic engagement
• Typical surgical use: Controlled rotation and extraction of a malpositioned fetal head during second-stage vaginal delivery
• Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel; reusable

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for strength, corrosion resistance, and durability under repeated sterilization. Blades are precision-formed to ensure consistent geometry and atraumatic contact with the fetal scalp; the sliding-lock mechanism is engineered for smooth engagement and reliable rotational control. The instrument is reusable and compatible with standard hospital sterilization processes.

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