Society of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Obstetrics
Accession Number
007023009
Description
Obstetrical forceps consisting of two joining parts of mirror-image steel blade and handle pieces; both sides have straight metal handles with flat inner edges and raised, rounded outer edges that provide thumb and hand grips; the handles have rounded outer ends; the top of the handles have joint n…
Obstetrical forceps consisting of two joining parts of mirror-image steel blade and handle pieces; both sides have straight metal handles with flat inner edges and raised, rounded outer edges that provide thumb and hand grips; the handles have rounded outer ends; the top of the handles have joint notches cut into the metal which allow the two parts to be fitted together and used as a pair; the blades begin above the joint; the blades curve outwards, then are straight and then curve outwards again to form elongated fenestrated oval concave blades with rounded tips and edges; the blades curve outwards away from each other; when the blades / handles are fitted together, they cross over at the joint.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Designed and prototype used by Dr. Jacques-Emile Rioux, MD, MPH, FACOG.; part of the SOGC historical collection.
Stamped into obstetrical forceps arm: "COLLIN 12780 FRANCE"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-D7-4
Dimension Notes
Length 39.0 cm x Width 8.0 cm x Depth 7.0 cm
Condition Remarks
Like new; movable parts at the screw joint are seized and not movable.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Person
Document
Internet
Reference Comments
Internet: "Moon Dragon Birthing Services" Web site; remarks by donor, Dr. Rioux.
"Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Canada," Oct. 2006, pp 909-12; both hard copy and from journal Web site; "Electrical Considerations of Laparoscopic Sterilization" in The Journal of Reproductive Medicine, Oct. 1973, Vol. II No. 4
Research Facts
The obstetric forceps is designed to grasp the fetal head when it is in the vagina and bring about delivery by traction and guidance without causing injury to the mother or baby.
Exhibit History
S.O.G.C. Headquarters in Ottawa, Ontario exhibit "Safe Laparoscopic Tubal Sterilisation: A Made-in-Canada Solution"--May 28, 2008 - August 2009