Kiwi Vacuum Extractor – Complete Vacuum Delivery System

The Kiwi Vacuum Extractor, also known as the Kiwi Vacuum Delivery System or Kiwi Ventouse, is a specialized obstetric medical device used to assist healthcare professionals during vacuum-assisted vaginal delivery. It applies controlled suction to the fetal scalp and provides gentle traction to assist the baby’s descent through the birth canal when delivery requires additional assistance.

Designed as a compact, single-use system, the Kiwi Vacuum Extractor combines the vacuum cup, hand-operated pump, vacuum control and traction handle into one device. This allows the trained obstetrician to control the vacuum and traction directly, without requiring a separate vacuum pump or an additional operator.

Uses of the Kiwi Vacuum Extractor

The Kiwi Vacuum Extractor is used in maternity wards, labour and delivery units, obstetric theatres and other appropriate healthcare settings for assisted vaginal delivery. Depending on clinical assessment, it may be used when:

• The second stage of labour is prolonged or progress is inadequate.
• The mother is exhausted and unable to maintain effective pushing.
• There is a need to shorten the second stage of labour for an appropriate clinical indication.
• Maternal or fetal conditions require expedited vaginal delivery.
• The baby requires assistance with descent through the birth canal.
• Vacuum-assisted delivery is considered appropriate by a qualified obstetric professional.

Vacuum-assisted delivery should only be performed by appropriately trained and qualified healthcare professionals following proper assessment of fetal position, station and other clinical requirements.

Key Features of the Kiwi Vacuum Extractor

• Integrated PalmPump™ technology: Allows the clinician to generate and control vacuum pressure directly through the hand-operated pump.
• Flexible stem: Helps facilitate appropriate cup placement over the fetal flexion point across different fetal head positions.
• Low-profile vacuum cup: Designed to facilitate insertion and appropriate positioning during assisted delivery.
• Traction Force Indicator: Selected Kiwi models provide an indicator to help measure the traction force applied during delivery.
• Single-use and sterile: The device is supplied for single use, helping eliminate the need for reprocessing between patients.
• Compact all-in-one design: Combines the cup, vacuum pump and traction handle into one convenient system.
• Controlled vacuum release: Incorporates vacuum monitoring and a release mechanism for controlled operation.
• Latex-free design: The Kiwi OmniCup is listed as not made with natural rubber latex.

Why Choose a Kiwi Vacuum Delivery System?

The Kiwi Vacuum Extractor provides a convenient alternative to conventional vacuum delivery systems by integrating essential components into a compact, clinician-controlled device. Its flexible stem, low-profile cup and integrated vacuum pump are designed to facilitate controlled placement and traction during appropriate assisted vaginal deliveries.

Tibaquip Africa supplies quality obstetric and maternity equipment for hospitals, maternity centres, clinics and healthcare professionals across Kenya and East Africa. The Kiwi Vacuum Extractor is a valuable addition to an appropriately equipped labour and delivery unit where vacuum-assisted delivery services are provided.

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