Historical information

"Kielland's forceps have a less pronounced pelvic curve than more commonly used curved outlet forceps. They allow for higher operative vaginal delivery rates when rotation of the fetal head is required and possess a sliding lock, allowing correction of an asynclitic cephalic presentation 9. Kielland's forceps were initially described for the rotation of an unengaged, malpositioned fetal head at full dilatation (delivered in current practice by second-stage cesarean section). They are now used to overcome mid-cavity fetal head malposition resulting in relative cephalo-pelvic disproportion and a prolonged second stage of labor." (Nash et al)

This item was donated to RANZCOG in 1997 by Dr Bryan Foy, who noted they had "served me faithfully and frequently since 1957 and I regard them with affection."

Physical description

Set of stainless steel forceps. Consists of two curved, interlocking blades. The handle of each blade is curved outwards at each end for grip. Forceps are engraved with the text 'Kielland Reg'd Trademark'

Inscriptions & markings

'Kielland Reg'd Trademark'