IUD Extracting hook

Clinical Application

Designed for transcervical retrieval of intrauterine devices, this extraction hook is used to engage IUD strings or the device body when routine removal with forceps is not feasible. It is indicated for use by trained clinicians in office, ambulatory surgery, or hospital settings to retrieve devices positioned high in the uterine cavity or when strings are not easily visualized. Use is performed under direct visualization with a speculum and tenaculum as indicated, and may be combined with ultrasound guidance in difficult cases to reduce uterine trauma and locate the device during retrieval.

Design & Configuration

The instrument features a slender, rigid shaft terminating in a small, curved hook designed to catch an IUD arm or loop strings reliably while minimizing tissue engagement. The compact hook geometry allows passage through the cervical canal with controlled maneuverability, enabling the clinician to manipulate and extract the device with tactile feedback. The rigid shaft provides the push–pull control necessary to free partially embedded devices while the hook tip facilitates secure capture without relying on broad grasping surfaces.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: IUD extraction hook
• Pattern / model: single-hook retrieval instrument
• Configuration: slender rigid shaft with small curved hook tip
• Tip / jaw pattern: single atraumatic hook tip for engaging IUD body or strings
• Typical surgical use: transcervical intrauterine device (IUD) retrieval/removal
• Material / construction: medical-grade stainless steel, reusable

Material & Construction

Constructed from medical‑grade stainless steel to withstand repeated sterilization cycles and clinical use. The single-piece shaft-and-tip design minimizes joints and crevices to facilitate cleaning and reduce contamination risk. The reusable construction supports cost-effective inventory management for clinics and surgery centers.

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