Historical information
This ellipse shaped pessary, worn anteriorly, prevented dragging on the posterior wall of the bladder, thus preventing incontinence of urine often experienced by the wearing of a larger pessary.
Physical description
Vulcanite pessary. Pessary consists of a loosely tear shaped flange and a stem. Upper part of pessary is enclosed, with a keyhole opening for the stem. Upper part of body tapers to a stem. Lower part of body has been cut away, leaving a heart shaped opening. The stem is attached to the body through the keyhole opening. There are multiple perforations along the stem.
Subjects
References
- Allen & Hanbury Ltd Catalogue of surgical instruments & appliances, ward requisities, aseptic hospital furniture. Page 695-697
- Down Bros Ltd., London. 'Pessaries and Intra uterine stems', p. 1038.
