Bird obstetric suction cup VAD

Overview
Medela supplies a complete Vacuum Assisted Delivery System (VAD) comprising an electrical, adjustable vacuum pump and a wide range of single-use and reusable suction cups and accessories. The system is designed to enable controlled, individualized vacuum-assisted deliveries when labour is prolonged or additional extraction support is required.

Features & Benefits

• Electrical, adjustable vacuum source with membrane vacuum regulator (compatible with Dominant Flex and Basic pumps) for precise suction settings.
• Rapid vacuum build-up in seconds for fast setup.
• Active electrical vacuum maintains cup adhesion and reduces risk of pop-offs.
• Wide selection of suction cup types and sizes to match clinical scenarios and fetal position.

Suction cup / product range

• Single-use SilcCup — sterile: thermoplastic elastomer, smooth surface with longitudinal ridge to observe rotation; typical diameter 60 mm.
• Single-use Bird Cup — sterile: polycarbonate disposable Bird Cup with tiltable traction handle for occipito‑anterior or posterior use; typical diameter 50 mm.
• Reusable Silc Cups — medical-grade silicone, autoclavable, one-piece design; available in 50 mm and 60 mm.
• Reusable Bird Cups — stainless steel, autoclavable; common reusable type available in 40 mm, 50 mm and 60 mm; Bird Posterior Cup (50 mm) with side vacuum port and low profile for occipito‑posterior positions.
• CaesAid Cup — reusable medical-grade silicone, autoclavable, 60 mm; designed for assisted delivery during caesarean section and compatible with surgical suction equipment.

Accessories

• Apgar Timer for reliable timing of Apgar assessments.
• Foot vacuum controller / foot control: optional pedal regulator to increase vacuum to the pump-set level and allow hands-free suction with immediate release capability.
• Traction handles and tubing options for Bird Cups; disposable liners and jar collection systems for fluid management (compatible systems available).

Downloads

• Brochure Vacuum Assisted Delivery System (pdf)
• Healthcare accessories catalogue (pdf)
• Quick Guide Bird Cup (pdf)
• Quick Guide SilcCup (pdf)
• Quick Guide CaesAid Cup (pdf)
• Bird Suction Cups Technical Datasheet (pdf)
• Silicone Suction Cups Technical Datasheet (pdf)
• Instructions for use Single Use VAD cups (pdf)
• Instructions for use Reusable VAD cups (pdf)

Technical specifications

• Commercial name: Vacuum Assisted Delivery System (VAD)
• Vacuum source: electrical, adjustable membrane vacuum regulator (Dominant Flex and Basic pumps compatible)
• Vacuum build-up: rapid (seconds)
• Cup types: Single-use SilcCup, Single-use Bird Cup, Reusable Silc Cups, Reusable Bird Cups, Bird Posterior Cup, CaesAid Cup
• Materials: medical-grade silicone, thermoplastic elastomer, polycarbonate, autoclavable stainless steel
• Available sizes (examples): 40 mm, 50 mm, 60 mm (dependent on cup type)
• Sterility/processing: single-use sterile options; reusable cups autoclavable
• Accessories: Apgar Timer, foot vacuum controller, traction handles, tubing options
• Fluid management: compatible disposable and reusable collection systems with overflow protection and filters