Introducing vela®
The reusable vacuum extractor, manually operated by one person, patient-friendly and simple to sterilise and re-use
Why do you need vela®?
vela® is a revolutionary solution for obstetrics carefully designed to redefine the standards of vacuum extraction.
Our focus on simplicity, sustainability, and patient-friendliness sets vela® apart as the trusted and modern choice for obstetrics worldwide. Join us in transforming obstetric care.
Single-user operation
Enable procedures with a single practitioner, offering flexibility and shorter intervention times.
Designed for reusability
Use at least 100 times without compromising performance.
Effortless (de)assembly
Simplify cleaning, disinfection, and sterilisation with vela® smart design, reducing components from +/- 25 to just 5.
Single-cup for all foetal positions
Conduct safe vacuum extractions from various foetal positions without requiring extra accessories.
Simplified vacuum indication
Read the vacuum level intuitively.
Swift Pumping Mechanism
Save valuable time during procedures, reaching the required vacuum level in just three manual movements.
Eco-conscious design
Reduce medical waste and CO2 emissions compared to current alternatives.
Quality from the Netherlands
Benefit from Dutch cutting-edge engineering and high industry standards.
vela® vs. others
See the difference between vela® and other obstetric vacuum extractors
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Single-user operation
Effortless (de)assembly
Single-cup for all foetal positions
Simplified interface
Swift Pumping Mechanism
Designed for reusability
Eco-conscious design
FAQ
About vela® vacuum extractor
What is vacuum extraction?
Vacuum extraction, also known as “ventouse”, is a method to assist vaginal birth using a vacuum device (ventouse device). During vacuum extraction, a cup is placed on the baby’s head. The healthcare provider creates a vacuum, resulting in the cup temporarily attaching to the baby’s head. This enables the healthcare provider to pull along with the mother’s contractions and to help guide the baby through the birth canal.
When is vacuum extraction used?
Vacuum extraction is used to expedite vaginal birth for either maternal or foetal indication. Indications for vacuum extraction include the prolonged second stage of labour, maternal exhaustion, a non-reassuring foetal heart rate tracing, or the need to shorten the second stage of labour due to particular maternal conditions such as cardiovascular or neurological disease.
What are the advantages of vacuum extraction?
The use of vacuum extraction prevents mothers from having a caesarean section (CS). It has a couple of advantages over CS:
- Vacuum extraction causes fewer complications than CS.
- The recovery time for the mother is shorter than for CS.
- It prevents mothers from having a CS scar in the uterus, which may cause complications in the next pregnancy.
- When the decision for an intervention (vacuum extraction or CS) is made, the time to the actual birth of the baby is shorter for vacuum extraction.
What is the recovery time for a vacuum extraction?
Recovery time after vacuum extraction is usually similar to the recovery time of normal vaginal birth and much shorter than the recovery time for CS.
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