Plastic model of a human uterus used to demonstrate the proper insertion technique for a Mirena levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system; the model has a flat, round flexible plastic base with the shape of the frontal section of a uterus and vagina cut into it; the edges of the base have a roun…
Plastic model of a human uterus used to demonstrate the proper insertion technique for a Mirena levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system; the model has a flat, round flexible plastic base with the shape of the frontal section of a uterus and vagina cut into it; the edges of the base have a round, trough cut into them that allows for (b) a cover to be put in; the cover is made of clear, rigid plastic with a lip; the top of the cover has the Mirena logo painted on it.
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
a - Mirena demonstration model - Size: Depth 1.1 cm x Diam. 8.5 cm
b - plastic cover - Size: Depth 0.9 cm x Diam. 7.7 cm
Provenance
Owned and used by Dr. Paul MacKenzie at Kingston General Hospital.
Dates
2000
circa 2000
Material
plastic: clear; pink
paint: blue
Inscriptions
(a) None; (b) the top of the cover has the Mirena logo on it in blue paint.
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-B2-3 Row F
Condition Remarks
#1: The model shows minor wear only; the base is slightly stained on the bottom and the cover has very minor scratches; the model is complete with no cracks.
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.