A novel device for removal of the retained intrauterine device

Authors: Konamme, Shamprasad P.¹; Auld, Barry J.¹; Zaidi, Jamal¹

Source: Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care, Volume 32, Number 2, April 2006 , pp. 87-88(2)

Publisher: Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare

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Abstract:

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and acceptability of the Macaluso stent removal forceps for removal of retained intrauterine devices (IUDs) under direct vision using a hysteroscope in an outpatient setting.

Methods: Nineteen consecutive patients with a retained IUD who had been referred from primary care to the gynaecologists at the Conquest Hospital, Hastings, UK were included in the study. Attempts were made to remove the IUDs under direct vision using the Gynecare Versascope^® and Macaluso forceps.

Results: The procedure was successful in 18/19 (94.7%) patients. The patients tolerated the procedure well and none of them complained of severe pain.

Conclusion: This device is simple, safe, effective and acceptable for the removal of IUDs with lost threads.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1783/147118906776276350

Affiliations: 1: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Conquest Hospital, St Leonards on Sea, UK

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