Obstetric perforator

Object/Artifact

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Dr. Robert Greenspan's Medical History Museum

Name/Title

Obstetric perforator

Description

This is Mauriceau's tire-tete perforator. Once an incision is made into the expired fetus' skull the disc is inserted. When the operator pulls back on the instrument the disc flattens by a lever so the skull can be withdrawn.

Made/Created

Time Period

19th Century

Dimensions

Length

13 in

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Date Examined

Aug 12, 2026

Created By

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Create Date

August 12, 2026

Updated By

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Update Date

August 12, 2026