Society of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Obstetrics
Accession Number
007023012
Description
Collyer's pelvimeter is a caliper-shaped instrument with two stainless steel arms hinged at one end with a large thumbscrew; gauge at hinge is graduated in both inches and centimetres.
Collyer's pelvimeter is a caliper-shaped instrument with two stainless steel arms hinged at one end with a large thumbscrew; gauge at hinge is graduated in both inches and centimetres.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada.
Dates
1975
1985
circa 1975-1985
Date Remarks
Suppliers catalogue.
Material
metal: silver
Inscriptions
Engraved underneath thumbscrew on front and back: "A. P. S".
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-D7-5
Dimension Notes
Length 29.0 cm x Width 17.6 cm x Depth 2.0 cm
Condition Remarks
Like new
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Internet
Reference Comments
"Dittmar Surgical Instruments / Hospital Supplies", Ninth Edition, 1985, p. 200 (model # 730-500); Web sites: "Fine Surgical Instruments, Inc."; "Germed USA Inc."
Research Facts
A pelvimeter is a caliper-shaped insrument used for measuring the pelvis, and generally during pregancy to monitor the progress of fetus growth. Pelvimeters are still available through medical supply companies.