The BD Odon Device™: an update of its current state

Area of Science:

• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Medical Devices
• Public Health

Background:

• Conventional methods for assisted vaginal delivery, such as vacuum extraction and forceps, have limitations, especially in resource-limited settings.
• The BD Odon Device™ is an emerging medical device designed to offer an alternative for assisting vaginal births.
• Existing literature on the BD Odon Device™ is limited but growing.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review published data on the BD Odon Device™ up to March 2020.
• To assess the preliminary safety, usability, and effectiveness of the BD Odon Device™ based on available studies.
• To identify the potential role of the BD Odon Device™ in improving assisted vaginal delivery outcomes, particularly in low-resource environments.

Main Methods:

• A systematic literature search was conducted using databases: PubMed, Google Scholar, SCOPUS, and Web of Science.
• Studies published up to March 2020 concerning the BD Odon Device™ were included.
• Data from model-based studies and initial human trials were analyzed.

Main Results:

• Five studies were identified, including three in models and two in women with uncomplicated deliveries.
• Preliminary findings suggest the BD Odon Device™ is easy to use, safe, and effective.
• The device requires simple and rapid training, indicating potential for widespread adoption.

Conclusions:

• The BD Odon Device™ may serve as a viable alternative to vacuum extractors and forceps, especially in low-resource settings with limited specialized staff.
• Further clinical research, including studies on complicated second-stage labor, is necessary to fully evaluate the device's safety and efficacy.
• The BD Odon Device™ holds promise for reducing Cesarean section rates in specific contexts.