Amniotomy hook
Single-use ~26cm plastic hook with a rounded, protected point, slightly curved to follow the pelvic curve.
How it is used
Artificial rupture of membranes (amniotomy) to augment or induce labor.
Clinical tip
Contraindicated in fetal malpresentation, vasa previa, suspected velamentous cord insertion, or an unengaged fetal head; fetal heart rate must be checked before and after.
Sources
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History
Added to the catalog on 2026-10-15.
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