Record

Reference NumberMIMM/2012-9/15
TitleBlake's Curette
Date1925-1975
Creator NameFannin, Medical supply company, 1829-
DescriptionStainless steel, double-ended Blake's uterine curette. It is used in gynaecological surgeries for sharp and blunt dissection of the uterine wall, for the purpose of removing tissue. One end is blunt while the other end is more sharp. The middle part of the main body is serrated to allow for a better grip. Marked "Fannin & Co Ltd Dublin", "Stainless", and "Made in England". Minor corrosion is present on the shaft. Part of the Dr Diarmuid O'Driscoll Collection.
Extent1 item
Dimensions245mm x 10mm x 3mm
Digital CollectionsView online in our digital collections
Object NameCurette
TermGynaecology -- instrumentation
Dilatation and Curettage
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/3213Fannin & Co. Ltd.; 1829-; medical supply company1829-
DS/UK/2385O'Driscoll; Diarmuid Timothy (1918-2022); obstetrician1918-2022
Places
CodeSet
NA35England/United Kingdom
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