| Reference Number | MIMM/2017-5/17 |
| Title | Bozeman's Uterine Catheter |
| Date | 1900-1949 |
| Description | This uterine flushing catheter is the Bozeman's type. It is a slender metal tube, gently curved at both ends in opposite directions.
The catheter is composed of a metal tube and a detachable tip by twisting the bolt.
The rounded detachable tip features two longitudinal ports on the side positioned at different points, and one oval port at the end toward the bolt.
At the opposite end of the catheter, there are two rings, designed to hold it securely, and a bulbous-shape spike for insertion into a flush pouch.
The detachable tip has engraved "13".
This type of catheter was commonly used for treatment and prevention of uterine infection through uterine lavage.
Some discoloration and stains are present. |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Dimensions | 273mm x 10mm x 20mm |
| Detachable tip: 135mm 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 | Catheter |
| Term | Catheters |
| Gynaecology -- instrumentation |
| Obstetrics -- instrumentation |
| Midwifery -- instrumentation |