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@article{194869,
        author = {Ms. Sherlin Sapthica.R and Ms. Sasirekha and Ms, Aruna.R},
        title = {ODON’S DEVICE: A NOVEL INNOVATION IN ASSISTED VAGINAL BIRTH},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {10},
        pages = {6015-6020},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=194869},
        abstract = {Odon’s Device represents a transformative advancement in assisted vaginal birth, providing a safer and less invasive alternative to conventional instruments such as forceps and vacuum extractors. Developed by Jorge Odon and refined through global clinical research, the device uses a soft polyethylene sleeve that gently grips the fetal head via an inflatable mechanism. This article reviews its development, design, mechanism, clinical trials, advantages, challenges, ethical considerations, and future prospects. Preliminary clinical trials have shown promising safety and efficacy profiles, indicating the device’s potential to reduce maternal and neonatal trauma while increasing accessibility to safe operative vaginal births, particularly in low-resource settings.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {March},
        }