Lippes Loop intrauterine device, which consists of a thin solid rounded strip of polyethylene folded over on itself to form four loops that are open at one side; the loops decrease in width as they reach the bottom; the bottom end of the strip has a small hole through it which allows a nylon string…
Lippes Loop intrauterine device, which consists of a thin solid rounded strip of polyethylene folded over on itself to form four loops that are open at one side; the loops decrease in width as they reach the bottom; the bottom end of the strip has a small hole through it which allows a nylon string to be attached; the top of the strip is rounded.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Owned and used by Dr. Paul MacKenzie at Kingston General Hospital.
Dates
1962
circa 1962
Date Remarks
This type of IUD first marketed in 1962.
Material
plastic: white
fabric: white
Inscriptions
None
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-B2-3 Row C
Dimension Notes
Length 3.9 cm x Width 2.9 cm x Depth 0.3 cm
Condition Remarks
#1: The IUD shows very little wear; there are no stains or missing sections; the nylon string appears to be slightly worn.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Person
Document
Reference Comments
Dr. Robert Reid; Dr. Paul MacKenzie; "Population Reports," Series B, No. 5, March 1988: "Intrauterine Devices," p. 16
Research Facts
This type of IUD was developed by Jack Lippes in the USA; this example is a C size; this type of IUD was used mostly in the period 1970-1980.
Exhibit History
History of Contraception exhibit, Fraser-Armstrong 5, Kingston General Hospital; March 2004 - Case #2