Postpartum Hemorrhage Prevention Device that Reduces Blood Loss 

Postpartum hemorrhage affects an estimated 14 million women worldwide each year, and it remains the leading cause of maternal death, linked to 27% of maternal mortality globally, according to 2023 World Health Organization data. Most of that risk concentrates in the minutes right after vaginal delivery, before blood loss is caught and treated. The Barbyl cannula is built for that exact window, using intrauterine vacuum suction to help control bleeding as it starts. 

What Is the Barbyl Postpartum Hemorrhage Prevention Device? 

The Barbyl cannula is used for prevention of post-partum hemorrhage, which is excessive bleeding after childbirth. It’s placed in the uterus to help control bleeding at the source rather than after blood loss has already occurred. 

We built the Barbyl around a single moment: the period right after delivery when blood loss can escalate quickly if it isn’t managed. The manufacturer reports blood loss reduced to around 200 ml in normal vaginal deliveries where it’s used, well under the 500 ml threshold that can signal postpartum hemorrhage. 

How Does the Barbyl Cannula Prevent Postpartum Hemorrhage? 

This disposable cannula consists of multiple holes, is introduced into the uterine cavity up to fundus, and a negative pressure of 685mmHg is applied for at least 30 minutes. The strong negative pressure produced in the uterine cavity by this cannula sucks out all the blood and bleeding vessels including arterioles and sinusoids into the holes of the cannula. The bleeding points are permanently closed due to clot formation, preventing PPH. 

Use During Vaginal Delivery 

Clinicians place the Barbyl cannula in the uterine cavity following vaginal delivery, using it as part of standard postpartum management rather than as a separate emergency intervention. 

Key Features and Benefits of the Barbyl Cannula 

We built the Barbyl to fit into routine vaginal delivery care, not just emergency response. 

• Reported blood loss reduction to around 200 ml in normal vaginal deliveries 

• Designed as a cost-effective alternative to comparable hemorrhage control systems 
• Supports routine postpartum hemorrhage prevention, not just emergency treatment 

Who Is the Barbyl Prevention Device For? 

The Barbyl suits obstetric teams and hospital delivery units managing vaginal births, especially where postpartum hemorrhage prevention is part of standard care rather than an emergency response. It gives maternity units a tool aimed at the moment blood loss control matters most. 

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