Impacted Fetal Head Release Device
The C-Snorkel is an innovative, disposable device used for the release of an impacted fetal head from the
pelvis during cesarean section. It is designed to alleviate the vacuum that is created between the fetal head
and maternal tissue when the surgeon attempts to lift the head from deep within the pelvis after a failed
vaginal delivery.
The C-Snorkel consists of a molded, sterile, medical-grade polymer tube and a flat, anatomically curved
polymer tip containing multiple ventilation ports. The device tip is inserted into the vagina posteriorly into
the hollow of the sacrum, between the vaginal wall and the fetal head. The curved tube is placed between
the patient’s legs, facilitating the free flow of air through the tube and ventilation ports, and releasing the
vacuum of an impacted fetal head.
The release of the vacuum on the fetal head lessens the force required to elevate the head out of the pelvis,
enabling a less traumatic delivery and reducing the potential for maternal or fetal injury. The C-Snorkel also
eliminates the need for an assistant to elevate the head from below the surgical drapes.
C-Snorkel - Impacted Fetal Head Release Device
Medical-Grade
Polymer Tube
Product Number / Order Information:
CS-8000
C-Snorkel - Impacted Fetal Head Release Device
5/box
Tip Neck (“Insert to Here” Mark) - device tip should be advanced until the
junction point of the tip and tube rests just inside the introitus at the level
of the hymenal remnant. DO NOT INSERT THE DEVICE BEYOND THIS POINT.
Anatomically-Curved
Polymer Tip
Multiple Ventilation Ports
Easier Elevation. Reduced Risk of Trauma.
C-Snorkel Feature
Clinical Value
Soft, malleable tip
The C-Snorkel’s soft, malleable tip makes insertion easier and more
comfortable for mother and baby, and reduces the risk of injury.
Natural, pelvic curve of tip
The natural, pelvic curve of the C-Snorkel tip facilitates ease of insertion and
enables proper placement of the tip posteriorly into the hollow of the
sacrum, between the fetal head and maternal tissue.
Multiple ventilation ports
The ventilation ports in the C-Snorkel tip facilitate the free flow of air and
release of the vacuum/suction created by the impacted fetal head. This
multiple-port tip design prevents potential occlusion by the fetal head
and/or maternal tissue.
Curved polymer tube
C-Snorkel’s curved polymer tube extends up between the mother’s legs,
enabling the free flow of air up and down the device.
Properly-sized tip
The length of the C-Snorkel tip is 11 cm, the approximate length necessary
to bypass the fetal head and reach the hollow of the sacrum, and the
essential distance to help release the vacuum/suction of an impacted fetal
head.
Simple Usage Instructions*
Insert C-Snorkel posteriorly into the hollow of the sacrum
between the cervix and the fetal head.
Advance device tip until the neck (the proximal junction
between the device head and the tube) rests just inside
the introitus at the level of the hymenal remnant.
DO NOT INSERT THE DEVICE BEYOND THIS POINT.
Ensure that the proximal end of the tube curves upward
and is not occluded by the patient’s legs.
The free flow of air releases the vacuum of the impacted
fetal head, allowing the head to be more easily and safely
elevated from deep within the maternal pelvis.
* Follow complete Instructions for Use when using this device.
Impacted Fetal Head Release Device
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