One undergraduate student’s idea to develop a safer set of forceps to aid in difficult births has led to a spinoff company of the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff. Dale Harper, who has recently graduated, is now in charge of PRO Medical Innovations Ltd, and is working on commercializing the new forceps.
The Safeceps™, as the device is called, feature built-in pressure sensors that provide real time feedback to the physician. Hooked up to a computer through a cable, the device is thought to prevent potential damages to the baby from squeezing and pulling.
Cardiff’s press release: Revolutionary forceps design delivers safety for babies
(hat tip: The Engineer)
Safeceps Take Delivery Forceps into Electronic Age
January 27th, 2009 
Medgadget Editors Ob/Gyn