| Reference Number | MIMM/2009-1/86 |
| Title | Denman's Perforator |
| Date | 1875-1925 |
| Creator Name | James L. Hatrick & Co.; 1925-1975; medical supply company |
| Description | This is a Denman’s perforator, made of metal and nickel-plated. The instrument features a spring mechanism and screw joints with an adjustable screw located between the handles. At the end, the handles have another screw joint mechanism, enabling secure locking. The handles feature the engravings "Hatrick" and "Clerckenwell", along with the number "6". The surface appears damaged. Designed by Dr. Thomas Denman, this perforator is used primarily in obstetrics for procedures such as craniotomy. It allowed for precise control and reliability during surgical interventions, making it an essential tool in medical settings. |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Dimensions | 265mm x 50mm x 10mm |
| 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 | Obstetrical Perforator |
| Term | Gynaecologic Surgical Procedures |
| Gynaecology -- instrumentation |
| Obstetrics -- instrumentation |
| Aborted Foetus |
| Midwifery -- instrumentation |
| Craniotomy |