| Reference Number | MIMM/2017-5/22 |
| Title | Blake's Uterine Curette |
| Date | 1900-1949 |
| Description | This uterine curette is the Blake's type. It is composed of a metal, stainless plated (as engraved), and dual blunt tips.
The shaft is provided with ergonomic feature for a better control when operating.
The plate is corroded.
This instrument is still used to remove superficial uterine layer from areas for diagnostic and therapeutic needs. |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Dimensions | 272mm x 12mm x 4mm |
| 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 | Curette |
| Term | Curette |
| Gynaecology -- instrumentation |
| Surgical Procedures, Operative |
| Dilatation and Curettage |
| Curettage |
| Obstetrics -- instrumentation |