👶Invention: The Odon Device
In Argentina, car mechanic Jorge Odón turned a YouTube hack into a medical breakthrough that could save thousands of babies. 🍷➡️👶
It all started when he saw a trick for removing corks from wine bottles and wondered: “Could this work for babies stuck during birth?”
In his kitchen, he tested the idea with:
• A glass jar as the womb
• His daughter’s wrist as the newborn
• A cloth bag sewn by his wife as the tool
The result? The Odon Device: a lubricated plastic sleeve with an inflatable bag that gently grips the baby’s head, allowing a safe, controlled delivery.
🌍 Endorsed by the World Health Organization, it’s a cheaper, safer alternative to forceps or suction cups. Easy to use even by non-specialists, it’s a game-changer for rural hospitals and could reduce unnecessary C-sections worldwide.
Today, with support from BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), the Odon Device is quietly revolutionizing obstetrics—proof that sometimes the simplest ideas save the most lives. 💙
Source: Some amazing facts
