Record

Reference Number	MIMM/2012-9/32
Title	Sims' Vaginal Speculum
Date	1925-1975
Description	Metal Sim's vaginal speculum. It is a double-bladed surgical instrument used for examining the vagina and cervix. It was developed by J. Marion Sims. It is inserted into the vagina to retract the posterior vaginal wall. The groove in the middle allowed for free flow of secretions and blood to the outside, keeping the area dry. Stamped with the number '2' in central groove. Part of the Dr Diarmuid O'Driscoll Collection.
Dimensions	150mm x 35mm x 90mm
Digital Collections	View online in our digital collections
Object Name	Vaginal Speculum
Term	Gynaecology -- instrumentation
Term	Physical Examination

Persons

Code	PersonName	Dates
DS/UK/2385	O'Driscoll; Diarmuid Timothy (1918-2022); obstetrician	1918-2022
DS/UK/3841	Sims; James Marion (1813-1883); physician	1813-1883

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