Preliminary Study Assessing the Efficiency of a New Singleuse Obstetrical Vacuum Device: Icup2®

Abstract

In France, the most commonly used vacuum extraction devices are the multi-use cup by Drapier-Faure (Minicup®) (Collin-Gentile-Drapier, Paris, France) and the single-use Kiwi Omnicup® suction Cup. The Minicup® is made of a rigid metal cup with a suction system which is independent of the traction system [3]. The main disadvantage of this vacuum device is that it must be sterilized and requires the use of a motor to create the vacuum. The Kiwi Omnicup® (Clinical Innovations, Heathrow, UK) is a single-use vacuum device with a rigid plastic cup connected to a hand pump for suction and traction [4]. The cost of this vacuum device, which is made in the USA, is relatively high (about 55 € excl. VAT).