Blot's perforator

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Description

Title: Blot's perforator
Creator: Blot, Hippolyte
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Contributor: Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Blot, Hippolyte
Yale University. School of Medicine.
Description: This is an instrument for removing a fetus. Hippolyte Blot of Paris designed this perforator for obstructed labor. The points of the blade are like diamond shaped spears. The spring-loaded handle of these perforators facilitates one handed use. After the fetus is perforated, compressing the handle engages the spring, which allows the blades to open and enlarge the perforation.
Extent: 34.5 cm. x 7 cm. x 0.5 cm.
Language: No linguistic content; Not applicable

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

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