SafeSnip (InfaClip)

Target Regions

Africa, Southeast Asia

Target SDGs

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Community, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

This product has been developed and implemented by NOvate Medical Technologies, LLC, (acquired by BTG International), which is a New Orleans-based medical device development company focused on commercializing high-quality, low-cost medical products. 

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include PATH Safe Delivery Kit.

Manufacturing/Building Method

SafeSnip is produced by Novate Medical Company and is in the development stage in Galway, Ireland.

Intellectural Property Type

Patent Protected

User Provision Model

The product is distributed by Novate Medical Company, which is a development stage medical device company in Galway, Ireland.

Distributions to Date Status

None yet, in partnership with John Snow, Inc. (JSI), Novate is requesting validation funding to develop a comprehensive training program and to evaluate the usability and effectiveness of SafeSnip in Nepal.

Design Specifications

SafeSnip is an obstetric device used to cut and clamp the umbilical cord simultaneously in the birthing process. The device is made from plastic and is safe in application to prevent neonatal mortality due to umbilical cord infections while reducing unintended bloodborne pathogen exposure. The design also makes it possible for the device to be used only once. Available solutions in the market do not have sterilized blades or clips provided in the medical kits, leading to infections. The device is mass produced using plastic polymer for retail under 1 USD. After the application, SafeSnip breaks in two, leaving one half of the device firmly clamped onto the baby's umbilical cord to seal the wound while the other is discarded.

Product Schematics

Technical Support

Provided by the manufacturer

Replacement Components

The device is for single time use and does not have any replaceable components

Lifecycle

The device is for single-time use

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Designer specified performance targets include: safe, reliable, single time use, and low-cost.

Vetted Performance Status

Unknown

Safety

Product should not be reused to avoid contamination

Complementary Technical Systems

Product should be used by reliable healthcare professionals and midwives

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

Unknown

Evaluation methods

The product is in the development phase and third-party field trials are currently being performed.

Other Information

None