| Reference Number | MIMM/2009-1/73 |
| Title | Rheinstadter's Flushing Curette |
| Date | 1900-1949 |
| Creator Name | Smith & Sheppard; Surgical Instrument Makers |
| Description | The flushing curette is of the Rheinstadter type and is made of metal. It is composed of a long shaft, enabling deep access into the uterus for effective tissue removal, with a knurled ergonomic handle for grip, where “Smith & Sheppard” is engraved, and a cup-shaped tip. The tip has two longitudinal fenestrations, which enable tissue grasping and efficient flushing. The shaft is a hollow tube, open at both ends, allowing for the passage of fluids during flushing procedures. Corrosion is present, especially towards the handle-end side. |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Dimensions | 370mm x 17mm |
| Digital Collections | View online in our digital collections |
| Copyright | Free to use under the terms of the Creative Commons Licence Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) |
| Credit Line | Royal College of Physicians of Ireland |
| Object Name | Curette |
| Term | Obstetrics -- instrumentation |
| Gynaecology -- instrumentation |
| Urogenital Surgical Procedures -- instrumentation |
| Curettage |