| Reference Number | MIMM/2012-9/8 |
| Title | Auvard's Vaginal Speculum |
| Date | 1925-1975 |
| Creator Name | Fannin Ltd, medical supply company, 1829- |
| Description | This is a vaginal speculum of the Auvard type. It is composed of smooth jaws with two lateral holes and a blunt tip, which helps it slide through the vagina. It has a long handle with a detachable weight. This type of vaginal speculum is self-retaining thanks to the weight. The inner side of the jaw has a yellow tape attached. The detachable weight is nickel-plated and heavily corroded. It is made of steel, with “Fannin” engraved on one jaw. |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Dimensions | 230mm x 100mm x 110 mm |
| 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 | Vaginal Speculum |
| Term | Gynaecology -- instrumentation |
| Physical Examination |