Cervix Set

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For the treatment of cervical incompetence

Cervix-Set is a special suture set for the treatment of cervical incompetence during pregnancy.

Cervix-Set for the ligature of the cervix according to the Shirodkar technique consists of a polyester tape or thread equipped at each end with blunt roundbodied needles.

Cervix-Set for the ligature of the cervix according to McDonald or Wurm-Hefner techniques consists of a polyester thread equipped at each end with sharp round-bodied needles.

Advantages

Cervix Set prevents an incompetent neck of the uterus from opening. This reduces the danger of premature labour and the occurance of a late abortion or a premature birth.

Note

Sizes available USP 6 (8 metric), 0.5 cm

Indication

For the treatment of cervical incompetence by the following techniques: 

  • Ligature of the cervix according to the Shirodkar technique
  • Ligature of the cervix according to the McDonald technique (purse string ligature)
  • Ligature of the cervix according to the Wurm-Hefner technique (mattress or U ligature)