White and pink plastic model of a human female uterus used to demonstrate the proper insertion technique for a Mirena levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system; model has a flat, elongated semi-oval base with a white foam piece attached to the bottom; top of the model is attached to the base at …
White and pink plastic model of a human female uterus used to demonstrate the proper insertion technique for a Mirena levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system; model has a flat, elongated semi-oval base with a white foam piece attached to the bottom; top of the model is attached to the base at a 45° angle and shows a frontal cross section of a uterus and vagina; the top of the model is slightly curved and is in the shape of a uterus and vagina; with a clear plastic cover attached over the model; painted pink to indicate the inside of the uterus and vagina.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Owned and used by Dr. Paul MacKenzie at Kingston General Hospital.
Maker
Mirena
Dates
2000
circa 2000
Material
plastic: white, translucent
paint: pink; grey; blue
Inscriptions
The front of the model has the word, "Mirena" on it, as well as the company's logo.
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-B2-4 Row D
Dimension Notes
Length 13.1cm x Width 6.5 cm x Depth 8.1 cm
Condition Remarks
Like new with few minor surface scratches, complete with no cracks or staining
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Person
Other
Reference Comments
Dr. Robert Reid; Mirena brochure (in Contraceptives File); designed to demonstrate 003.003.001 and .002
Research Facts
This model used to demonstrate the proper insertion technique for the Mirena levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system.