Horse hair probang

Name/Title

Horse hair probang

Description

This instrument was used to remove foreign bodies usually from the esophagus. It would have been inserted past the object and by pulling the ring the horse hair tip would enlarge. The foreign body would then have been removed as the probang was withdrawn.

Made/Created

Time Period

19th Century

Dimensions

Length

15 in

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Date Examined

Aug 12, 2026

Create Date

August 12, 2026

Update Date

August 30, 2026