Introducing BasIQ-4 for a mediolateral episiotomy at 60 degrees: designed to reduce the risk of obstetric anal sphincter injuries.
- The episiotomy is performed with one single motion, no need to make multiple cuts.
- The single-use blade never becomes blunt, rely on its sharpness with every use.
- The blade is unexposed while positioning, the risk of cutting unintentionally is reduced.
- Used at the accepted angle of 60 degrees, or “8 o’clock”, to ensure that the interlocking muscle, fascial and fibrous components lying between the vagina and rectum are not damaged.
BasIQ-4 Case Report
- BasIQ-4 Case Report
Summary of user experiences taken from a summary report of a study carried out in the Netherlands in 2019:
“Positioning and use at an angle of 60ᴼ was found easy to perform and repeat with no serious adverse events being reported.”
“Users of the BasIQ-4 evaluated it as a valuable alternative to episiotomy scissors, offering a sharp, safe and simple mediolateral episiotomy.”
“At the end of the trial period the hospital decided to include the BasIQ-4 device into their standard care.”
