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The Iowa Membrane Puncturing Forceps are specialized obstetric and gynecological instruments designed for controlled puncture of the amniotic membranes during appropriate obstetric procedures. Their dedicated membrane-forceps pattern provides a purpose-built instrument for professional maternity and obstetric surgical settings.
The current Peak Surgicals model is identified as SKU PS-1739C. It is manufactured from German stainless steel, is listed as reusable, and is available with selectable size and finish options for professional operating-room use.
The Iowa pattern belongs to the group of specialized obstetric forceps designed for membrane puncturing. Rather than functioning as general tissue-grasping forceps, this instrument pattern is intended specifically for controlled access to and puncture of the amniotic membranes during an appropriate obstetric procedure.
The exact working-end dimensions, jaw configuration, tooth pattern, and overall length of the current Peak Surgicals model are not stated on the live product page. These details should therefore be confirmed before ordering when a specific configuration is required.
Iowa Membrane Puncturing Forceps are used in obstetric procedures involving controlled rupture of the amniotic membranes. The instrument provides a dedicated working end for engaging the membrane while the clinician maintains control through the forceps handles.
The decision to perform membrane rupture, timing of the procedure, and instrument technique should be determined by appropriately trained obstetric personnel according to the patient's clinical circumstances.
Peak Surgicals lists PS-1739C within its Gynecology Instruments range. The Iowa pattern is also established within obstetric instrument catalogs as a membrane puncturing forceps.
This makes the instrument relevant for maternity hospitals, obstetric departments, labor and delivery units, and other professional environments maintaining dedicated OB/GYN instrument inventories.
The current Peak Surgicals specification confirms German stainless steel construction. The metallic design provides the rigid structure required for a reusable manually operated obstetric forceps.
The exact stainless-steel alloy grade is not stated on the current product page. Hospitals, maternity centers, distributors, and procurement teams requiring a specific steel designation or supporting material documentation should confirm that information before purchasing.
Peak Surgicals specifically identifies the Iowa Membrane Puncturing Forceps as reusable. The instrument is intended for repeated professional use when appropriately cleaned, inspected, and reprocessed according to applicable manufacturer instructions and the healthcare facility's validated procedures.
Before reuse, the working end, joint, shaft, and handles should be inspected for retained debris, corrosion, deformation, misalignment, restricted movement, or other visible damage that could affect normal instrument function.
The live Peak Surgicals storefront includes a Size selector for PS-1739C, indicating that selectable configurations may be available.
However, the exact selectable size values are not exposed in the current product information. Buyers requiring a particular overall length or working-end configuration should therefore confirm the selected option before ordering.
The current product specification lists satin, dull, and mirror finish options. These surface choices allow hospitals, clinics, distributors, and procurement teams to select a finish suitable for their existing instrument inventory.
If a specific finish is required, the selected option should be confirmed at the time of ordering.
Because membrane puncturing depends on the condition and alignment of the distal working end, the forceps should be inspected carefully before use. Any visible deformation or damage at the working tip should be evaluated before the instrument is returned to service.
The current Peak Surgicals page does not provide exact cleaning chemistry, sterilization-cycle parameters, or detailed reprocessing instructions. Facilities should therefore follow applicable manufacturer guidance and their validated instrument-processing procedures.
| Product Name | Iowa Membrane Puncturing Forceps |
| SKU / Model Number | PS-1739C |
| Instrument Type | Membrane Puncturing Forceps |
| Pattern | Iowa |
| Material | German Stainless Steel |
| Feature | Reusable |
| Primary Specialty | Obstetrics / Gynecology |
| Primary Function | Controlled Amniotic Membrane Puncture |
| Finish Options | Satin, Dull, Mirror |
| Listed Usage | Operating Room, Others |
| Size Options | Selectable – Exact Values Not Exposed on Current Page |
| Exact Working-End Dimensions | Not Specified on Current Product Page |
| Overall Length | Not Specified on Current Product Page |
The Iowa Membrane Puncturing Forceps are relevant for maternity hospitals, obstetric and gynecology departments, labor and delivery services, surgical centers, medical instrument distributors, and procurement teams sourcing reusable obstetric forceps.
For accurate purchasing and inventory identification, buyers can reference SKU PS-1739C, the Iowa membrane puncturing pattern, German stainless-steel construction, and required size and finish configuration. Buyers requiring exact overall length, working-tip dimensions, tooth pattern, stainless-steel alloy grade, or other detailed specifications should confirm those details before ordering because they are not stated on the current Peak Surgicals page.
They are specialized obstetric forceps used for controlled puncture of the amniotic membranes during appropriate obstetric procedures.
The current Peak Surgicals SKU is PS-1739C.
The current Peak Surgicals specification lists German stainless steel. The exact alloy grade is not stated.
Yes. Peak Surgicals specifically identifies PS-1739C as reusable.
The live storefront provides a Size selector, but the exact selectable measurements are not exposed on the current product page.
The current Peak Surgicals page does not confirm either specification for PS-1739C. Those dimensions appear on Iowa-pattern instruments from other manufacturers and should not be applied to this Peak model without verification.