| Reference Number | MIMM/2017-5/25 |
| Title | Bozeman Forceps |
| Date | 1900-1949 |
| Creator Name | Chiron, Surgical instrument manufacturer, 1921- |
| Description | These forceps are Bozeman's type. They have a scissor shape and an S-shape profile, and a locking mechanism.
The jaws are joint together, and each jaw is serrated internally.
They are made of stainless steel, as suggested by the engraving "Stainless". Also, "Chiron" and the number "23" on each jaw are engraved.
Some corrosion is present on the finger ring.
They are still used during surgeries for carrying swabs and drapes. |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Dimensions | 252mm x 67mm x 5mm |
| 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 | Forceps |
| Term | Dilatation and Curettage |
| Diagnostic Techniques, Obstetrical and Gynaecological |