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Ovum Forcep
Fenestrated Oval Jaws: Features specialized ring-shaped, serrated tips designed to provide a secure, non-slip grip on soft biological tissue while minimizing localized pressure and mechanical trauma.
Precision Box-Joint Assembly: Engineered with a reinforced box-lock hinge and triple-stage ratchet mechanism to maintain perfect jaw alignment and graduated clamping tension throughout high-cycle clinical use.
₹250.00
Quick Answer: Ovum forceps, listed as ‘Ovum Forcep’, are long forceps with oval, fenestrated jaws that grasp tissue gently within the uterus. They are taught in obstetrics and gynaecology instrument sessions for nursing, midwifery and medical students.
Recognising Ovum Forceps
This instrument is easily confused with sponge-holding forceps, because both are long with oval, fenestrated (open-windowed) jaws. The difference examiners look for is the lock: this instrument is usually made without a ratchet, so the operator controls the grip and does not crush tissue, while sponge-holding forceps lock with a ratchet to hold a swab firmly.
They are used to remove retained products of conception from the uterus, which is why they appear in evacuation and MTP instrument trays. The image file name for this listing refers to a 10-inch pattern, but the length is not stated in the title, so confirm it with the order.
In teaching, they are shown in instrument identification viva sessions and handled on pelvic models so that students learn how an unlocked grip is controlled.
Applications
- Instrument identification in obstetrics and gynaecology teaching for nursing, midwifery and medical students
- Comparing the two look-alike forceps, ovum and sponge-holding, in viva preparation
- Assembling training trays alongside the MTP suction set
- Handling practice on pelvic models in simulation sessions
Specifications
| Item | Ovum forceps |
| Jaws | Oval and fenestrated |
| Lock | Usually no ratchet (distinguishes it from sponge-holding forceps) |
| Typical tray | Evacuation and MTP instrument sets |
| Length | Confirm at enquiry |
Care & Handling
- Clean the forceps with the jaws open, brushing the fenestrations and hinge.
- Sterilise as required and dry fully before storing.
- Check jaw alignment; jaws that no longer meet evenly should be withdrawn.
Why Choose LabEquip
Nursing and midwifery schools and medical colleges buy these forceps to complete obstetric instrument trays for teaching. LabEquip lists them in the Biology Lab Products range beside related items; state the length you need on the contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can they be told apart from sponge-holding forceps?
Look for the ratchet. Sponge-holding forceps lock with a ratchet, while ovum forceps are usually made without one, so the grip stays under the operator’s control.
Why is there no ratchet?
A locked grip could crush or tear tissue within the uterus. Without a ratchet, the pressure applied depends entirely on the user’s hand.
What is this instrument used for?
They are used to grasp and remove retained products of conception from the uterus, and so they are part of evacuation and MTP instrument sets.
What does fenestrated mean?
The jaws have an open window in the middle. This gives a larger, gentler contact surface and a better grip on soft tissue than solid jaws of the same size.
How are they sterilised?
Like other stainless steel instruments, they are cleaned and then steam sterilised. Open the jaws during cleaning and dry thoroughly afterwards.
Are they used in nursing training?
Yes. Nursing and midwifery students learn to identify them, prepare them in trays, and understand where they are used, as part of obstetric instrument teaching.
Last Updated: September 2026
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