Pair of obstetrical forceps

Made:
1950-1980 in Germany

Pair of obstetrical forceps, Piper pattern, for breech deliveries, stainless steel, by KNY-Scheerer Corporation, Germany, 1950-1980

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Object Number:
1989-787
Materials:
stainless steel
Measurements:
overall: 62 mm x 440 mm x 78 mm, .74 kg
type:
obstetrical forceps
credit:
Institute of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

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