Simpson's perforator - Yale University Library

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Description

Title: Simpson's perforator
Creator: Charles Lentz and Sons
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Contributor: Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Yale University. School of Medicine.
Publication Place: Philadelphia, PA
Description: This is an instrument for removing a fetus. This perforator is very similar to Smellie perforator but it has thinner and longer shanks. It has a pin lock and works much like a pair of scissors. The existing label reads: 'C. Lentz'.
Extent: 31 cm. x 5 cm. x 0.5 cm.
Language: No linguistic content; Not applicable

Collection Information

Repository: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library
Collection Title: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume: Box 049

Subjects, Formats, And Genres

Format: still image
Genre: Tools and Equipment
Material: metal
Subject (Name): Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic): Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments

Access And Usage Rights

Access: Public
Rights: The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.

Identifiers

Object ID (OID): 17322005

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