Pinard Stethoscope 15cm Alum.

Clinical Application

Used for direct auscultation of fetal heart tones at the bedside, in clinic, or in low-resource and field settings. Ideal for routine prenatal visits and intrapartum checks when a rapid, non-electrical assessment of fetal heart rate is required. Provides a reliable, low-technology method to confirm fetal cardiac activity and to screen for gross abnormalities in rate or rhythm. Best used in a quiet environment with proper placement over the fetal back to differentiate fetal heart sounds from the maternal pulse.

Design & Configuration

The instrument's conical, horn-shaped acoustic tube concentrates and transmits sound from the maternal abdomen to a single earpiece, improving audibility without amplification. The 15 cm length offers reach for varied maternal habitus while remaining compact and easy to handle. The monaural design reduces weight and simplifies use in busy clinical workflows or outreach settings where portability and durability are priorities.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Pinard fetal stethoscope
• Pattern / model: Pinard
• Configuration: Monaural, conical (horn) acoustic tube
• Length or size: 15 cm
• Typical surgical use: Obstetric fetal auscultation for prenatal and intrapartum assessment
• Material / construction: Aluminium
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Constructed from aluminium to provide a lightweight, durable instrument that is easy to handle for repeated clinical use. The simple metal horn design has no electronic components or consumables, and is compatible with standard cleaning and disinfection protocols for reusable instruments. Smooth internal and external surfaces facilitate wipe-down and high-level disinfection between patients.

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