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  • Fast and efficient vacuum build-up

  • Active vacuum helps to keep the suction cup in place

  • Active vacuum reduces the risk of cup pop-offs

A Medela Vacuum Assisted Delivery System equipped with an Apgar timer, a foot control for hands-free suction and other accessories.
The Medela Silc Cups are made of medical silicone, are reusable and available in sizes 50 and 60 mm.

Extensive range of suction cups

Choice of type of suction cups and various sizes to ensure gentle and individual vacuum assisted delivery
The person's hands are shown adjusting the vacuum levels and pointing to the changing flow rate of a Medela vacuum-assisted delivery system.

Rapid and active vacuum-build up in seconds

Electric vacuum generation at the touch of a button ensures fast vacuum build-up. The active vacuum of the suction pump ensures firm attachment of the suction cup to the baby’s head and reduces the risk of cup pop-offs.

Medela offers a complete system that includes a surgical suction pump with all the necessary components and a large choice of suction cups.

The goal is to support the mother and ensure that delivery of the baby can take place in a gentle and controlled manner.

The Medela VAD system provides rapid vacuum-build up in seconds and quick set-up thanks to compatible parts.

Safe and individualised assistance

Medela's Suction Pumps, Dominant Flex and Basic, offer fast and efficient vacuum build up, easy maintenance and precise vacuum settings.

The consistent active vacuum helps to keep the suction cup in place to reduce the risk of cup pop-offs. Together with the Medela Basic and Dominant Flex suction pumps and your choice of rigid or soft, reusable or disposable suction cups and a wide range of accessories, the system delivers effective performance.

Medela suction pumps have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient use with all these types of suction cups.3

During a vacuum-assisted delivery, the soft suction cup of the vacuum is applied to the baby's head, and the vacuum helps guide the baby out of the birth canal. Advanced vacuum delivery systems allow obstetricians to execute safe, individualised interventions.

Hand adjusting the vacuum level on a Medela vacuum assisted delivery system pump

Adjusting vacuum level

The membrane vacuum regulator of the Medela Suction Pumps Dominant Flex and Basic can be set to the precise level required and ensures that the vacuum is built up in seconds.

Medela's suction cup product range:

Medela Vacuum Assisted Delivery System Silicone Cup Blue Tube

Single use cups
Our sterile single use cup obviates the necessity of cleaning and re-sterilization, whilst maintaining the performance and advantages of either Silc cup and Bird cups.  They ensure safety and performance for VAD system.

A 50mm Medela Bird Cup Set made of autoclavable stainless steel for use with a Medela Vacuum Assisted Delivery (VAD).

Reusable Cups
We offer reusable cups both rigid and soft types depending on your preferences.
Rigid reusable cups like our Bird cups (for anterior and posterior position) may be easier to apply to the correct position on the fetal scalp with a simpler traction and apparatus that is easier to assemble compare to other rigid cup type.

Medela Vacuum Assisted Delivery reusable silicone cup

Soft reusable cup like the Silc Cups are very popular. The advantages of the Silc Cup include ease of application, effective adherence to the fetal scalp without the formation of a chignon, and minimal risk to both the mother and baby during its use.

Medela vacuum assisted delivery aid cup

The CaesAid offers a gentle support for delivering fetal head during Caesarean sections. It can be attached to the pump used for suctioning during the operation. The use of the CaesAid may allow for a smaller incision with less blood loss.

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Medela vacuum assisted delivery suction cup bird cup blue with tubing

Single use Bird Cup

The polycarbonate version of the reusable Bird Cup comes with a traction handle that can be tilted for use when the fetus is in the occipito-anterior or posterior position.

The diameter is 50mm.

Medela Vacuum Assisted Delivery System Silicone Cup Blue Tube

Single use Silc Cup

The ventouse attaches gently to the fetal scalp. Its smooth surface with a longitudinal ridge allows observing rotation. 

It is made of thermoplastic elastomer and is 60mm in diameter.

A Medela Bird Cup Set made of autoclavable stainless steel in sizes 40, 50 and 60 mm for use with a Medela VAD.

Bird Cups

The Bird Cup is the most widely sold type of suction cup. It is based on the design of the Malmström Cup, with separate suction and traction ports.

Made of autoclavable stainless steel, the Bird Cup comes in diameters of 40, 50 and 60mm.

A 50mm Medela Bird Posterior Cup Set made of autoclavable stainless steel for use with a Medela Vacuum Assisted Delivery (VAD).

Bird Posterior Cup

Especially designed for the occipito-posterior fetal position, the vacuum port is positioned on the side of this suction cup.

This, together with its low profile, ensures easier insertion. Made of autoclavable stainless steel, the Bird Posterior Cup comes in the diameter of 50mm.

Medela Vacuum Assisted Delivery reusable silicone cup

Silc Cups

This medical-grade silicone cup attaches gently to the fetal scalp.

Its one-piece design for easy handling and its smooth surface with a longitudinal ridge make it possible to observe rotation.

The reusable silicone suction cups are autoclavable and come in 50 and 60mm sizes.

Medela vacuum assisted delivery system suction cups aid

CaesAid Cups for caesarean sections

The CaesAid cup offers gentle support for delivery during caesarean sections. The use of the CaesAid may allow for a smaller incision with less blood loss.

Plus, it can be attached to the pump used for suctioning during the operation.

The CaesAid is made of medical-grade silicone, is autoclavable and is 60mm in size.

The Foot Vacuum Regulator for use with the Medela Dominant Flex and Basic surgical suction pumps.

Basic and Dominant Flex accessories foot vacuum controller
The optional foot vacuum regulator is ideal to gently increase the vacuum to the level set on the Medela Suction Pump without needing to turn the vacuum regulator knob. Simply press down with the heel to release the vacuum immediately when the baby is born.

1. Performance data on file at Medela AG

2. Performance data on file at Medela AG 3-Product availability may depend on local registration. For more information, please contact us. 

3. Medela lab performance VAD test 1/2021

Features & Benefits

Medela offers a complete system that includes a surgical suction pump with all the necessary components and a large choice of suction cups.

The goal is to support the mother and ensure that delivery of the baby can take place in a gentle and controlled manner.

The Medela VAD system provides rapid vacuum-build up in seconds and quick set-up thanks to compatible parts.

Safe and individualised assistance

Medela's Suction Pumps, Dominant Flex and Basic, offer fast and efficient vacuum build up, easy maintenance and precise vacuum settings.

The consistent active vacuum helps to keep the suction cup in place to reduce the risk of cup pop-offs. Together with the Medela Basic and Dominant Flex suction pumps and your choice of rigid or soft, reusable or disposable suction cups and a wide range of accessories, the system delivers effective performance.

Medela suction pumps have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient use with all these types of suction cups.3

During a vacuum-assisted delivery, the soft suction cup of the vacuum is applied to the baby's head, and the vacuum helps guide the baby out of the birth canal. Advanced vacuum delivery systems allow obstetricians to execute safe, individualised interventions.

Hand adjusting the vacuum level on a Medela vacuum assisted delivery system pump

Adjusting vacuum level

The membrane vacuum regulator of the Medela Suction Pumps Dominant Flex and Basic can be set to the precise level required and ensures that the vacuum is built up in seconds.

Medela's suction cup product range:

Medela Vacuum Assisted Delivery System Silicone Cup Blue Tube

Single use cups
Our sterile single use cup obviates the necessity of cleaning and re-sterilization, whilst maintaining the performance and advantages of either Silc cup and Bird cups.  They ensure safety and performance for VAD system.

A 50mm Medela Bird Cup Set made of autoclavable stainless steel for use with a Medela Vacuum Assisted Delivery (VAD).

Reusable Cups
We offer reusable cups both rigid and soft types depending on your preferences.
Rigid reusable cups like our Bird cups (for anterior and posterior position) may be easier to apply to the correct position on the fetal scalp with a simpler traction and apparatus that is easier to assemble compare to other rigid cup type.

Medela Vacuum Assisted Delivery reusable silicone cup

Soft reusable cup like the Silc Cups are very popular. The advantages of the Silc Cup include ease of application, effective adherence to the fetal scalp without the formation of a chignon, and minimal risk to both the mother and baby during its use.

Medela vacuum assisted delivery aid cup

The CaesAid offers a gentle support for delivering fetal head during Caesarean sections. It can be attached to the pump used for suctioning during the operation. The use of the CaesAid may allow for a smaller incision with less blood loss.

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Accessories & Disposables
Medela vacuum assisted delivery suction cup bird cup blue with tubing

Single use Bird Cup

The polycarbonate version of the reusable Bird Cup comes with a traction handle that can be tilted for use when the fetus is in the occipito-anterior or posterior position.

The diameter is 50mm.

Medela Vacuum Assisted Delivery System Silicone Cup Blue Tube

Single use Silc Cup

The ventouse attaches gently to the fetal scalp. Its smooth surface with a longitudinal ridge allows observing rotation. 

It is made of thermoplastic elastomer and is 60mm in diameter.

A Medela Bird Cup Set made of autoclavable stainless steel in sizes 40, 50 and 60 mm for use with a Medela VAD.

Bird Cups

The Bird Cup is the most widely sold type of suction cup. It is based on the design of the Malmström Cup, with separate suction and traction ports.

Made of autoclavable stainless steel, the Bird Cup comes in diameters of 40, 50 and 60mm.

A 50mm Medela Bird Posterior Cup Set made of autoclavable stainless steel for use with a Medela Vacuum Assisted Delivery (VAD).

Bird Posterior Cup

Especially designed for the occipito-posterior fetal position, the vacuum port is positioned on the side of this suction cup.

This, together with its low profile, ensures easier insertion. Made of autoclavable stainless steel, the Bird Posterior Cup comes in the diameter of 50mm.

Medela Vacuum Assisted Delivery reusable silicone cup

Silc Cups

This medical-grade silicone cup attaches gently to the fetal scalp.

Its one-piece design for easy handling and its smooth surface with a longitudinal ridge make it possible to observe rotation.

The reusable silicone suction cups are autoclavable and come in 50 and 60mm sizes.

Medela vacuum assisted delivery system suction cups aid

CaesAid Cups for caesarean sections

The CaesAid cup offers gentle support for delivery during caesarean sections. The use of the CaesAid may allow for a smaller incision with less blood loss.

Plus, it can be attached to the pump used for suctioning during the operation.

The CaesAid is made of medical-grade silicone, is autoclavable and is 60mm in size.

The Foot Vacuum Regulator for use with the Medela Dominant Flex and Basic surgical suction pumps.

Basic and Dominant Flex accessories foot vacuum controller
The optional foot vacuum regulator is ideal to gently increase the vacuum to the level set on the Medela Suction Pump without needing to turn the vacuum regulator knob. Simply press down with the heel to release the vacuum immediately when the baby is born.

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References

1. Performance data on file at Medela AG

2. Performance data on file at Medela AG 3-Product availability may depend on local registration. For more information, please contact us. 

3. Medela lab performance VAD test 1/2021

Customer Reviews

"The use of Thopaz+ can take the surgeon beyond the 24 hour limit for drain removal, using criteria in minutes rather than days. It also facilitates safe day-case thoracic surgery and is an essential component of a modern thoracic surgery programme"

A photo of Professor Eric Lim.

Professor Eric Lim MB ChB MD MSc FRCS(C-Th), Consultant Thoracic Surgeon, Royal Brompton Hospital Professor of Thoracic Surgery, Imperial College London

"Our experience with Thopaz+ has completely changed our patient's monitoring, allowing us to know their status hour by hour as if we were at their side 24 hours a day. With this, we have achieved a shorter hospital stay with the maximum level of assurance at discharge."

Image of woman from shoulders up

Concepción Partida González, Thoracic Surgeon. University Hospital La Paz, Madrid, Spain

"Thopaz+ allows complete patient mobility and independence while the chest drain is still in situ, thereby realizing the full potential of the minimally invasive surgery we are performing"

A photo of Dr. Alan Sihoe.

Dr. Alan Sihoe, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong

"The use of Thopaz+ can take the surgeon beyond the 24 hour limit for drain removal, using criteria in minutes rather than days. It also facilitates safe day-case thoracic surgery and is an essential component of a modern thoracic surgery programme"

A photo of Professor Eric Lim.

Professor Eric Lim MB ChB MD MSc FRCS(C-Th), Consultant Thoracic Surgeon, Royal Brompton Hospital Professor of Thoracic Surgery, Imperial College London

"Our experience with Thopaz+ has completely changed our patient's monitoring, allowing us to know their status hour by hour as if we were at their side 24 hours a day. With this, we have achieved a shorter hospital stay with the maximum level of assurance at discharge."

Image of woman from shoulders up

Concepción Partida González, Thoracic Surgeon. University Hospital La Paz, Madrid, Spain

"Thopaz+ allows complete patient mobility and independence while the chest drain is still in situ, thereby realizing the full potential of the minimally invasive surgery we are performing"

A photo of Dr. Alan Sihoe.

Dr. Alan Sihoe, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong

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