Society of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Obstetrics
Skull
Accession Number
007023022
Description
Simpson's obstetrical perforator consists of a joined curved handle ending in a beveled sharp arrowhead; with spring closure and cross hatched textured handles.
Simpson's obstetrical perforator consists of a joined curved handle ending in a beveled sharp arrowhead; with spring closure and cross hatched textured handles.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Donated to the Society of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists of Canada by the Royal Victoria Hospital Department of Obstetrics
"Accoucher's Antique Destructive Forceps" website; "The KNY Scheerer Corporation Catalogue", New York, 1915, 5016
Research Facts
An instrument used to perforate the foetal skull. This is an example of the English Simpson's perforator with an articlulated handle joint which locks the tip ensuring that the pointed ends stay firmly together while entering the skull.