Keilland obstetrical forceps
- maker:
- Downs Surgical Limited
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Keilland obstetrical forceps, stainless steel, by Downs Surgical Ltd., England, 1979
These obstetric forceps represent the only major innovation in forceps design during the 1900s. They were introduced by C. Kielland of Oslo in 1915. The forceps have virtually no pelvic curve. They possess a sliding lock. These innovations allow the head of an incorrectly positioned foetus to be rotated before traction is applied. They were made by instrument maker Downs Surgical in 1979.
Details
- Category:
- Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
- Object Number:
- 1981-1765
- Materials:
- steel (stainless)
- Measurements:
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overall: 50 mm x 412 mm x 80 mm, 0.5274kg
- type:
- obstetrical forceps
- credit:
- Downs Surgical Limited
