Society of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Surgery
Classification
General Surgery
Surgery
Accession Number
007023011 a-b
Description
Stainless steel Mann abdominal retractor (a) with adjustable width control; rectangular spade shaped with right angled end attachment (b) fits in adjustable closure at top of retractor.
Stainless steel Mann abdominal retractor (a) with adjustable width control; rectangular spade shaped with right angled end attachment (b) fits in adjustable closure at top of retractor.
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
a - retractor - Size: Length 39.0 cm x Width 29.5 cm x Depth 11.5 cm
b - attachment - Size: Length 15.5 cm x Width 6.5 cm x Depth 6.5 cm
Provenance
Donated to the Society of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists of Canada by Dr. John Bean.
Maker
Imperial Surgical Co.
Material
metal: silver
Inscriptions
Stamped on top of retractor: "IMPERIAL SURGICAL Co"; engraved on bottom of retractor: "MANN"; engraved on end of adjustable part: "4".
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-D7-10
Condition Remarks
Like new.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Internet
Reference Comments
"Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto Newsletter" website; Society of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists of Canada Past Presidents website
Research Facts
Dr. John Bean was a staff member at Princess Margaret and Toronto General Hospitals for over 45 years; he was president of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists from 1977-1978.