Obstetric vacuum extractor

摘要

An obstetric vacuum extractor is provided for assistance in the delivery of a baby. The extractor includes a suction cup of flexible polymeric material to be attached to a portion of the head of a baby. The cup has a flexible integrally formed hollow extension for connection to a source of vacuum and also being connectable to a handle. The cup also has an internal integral skirt extending from its inner surface, the skirt extending adjacent to the rim of the cup.