Summary
Sponge forceps, also known as sponge-holding forceps, are used in surgical procedures, but especially those that are gynecological. They may be straight or curved and have smooth or serrated jaws. The jaws are rounded and provide an atraumatic grip. They were used at Mont Park Mental Hospital, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia circa 1912-1950.
Physical Description
Sponge-holding forceps are scissor-shaped forceps with curved blades, ratchet and screw joint. The opening near the screw joint has two ring shapes serrated on the inside to hold sponges.
Significance
Example of surgical equipment used at Victorian mental health hospitals
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mont Park Mental Hospital (Asylum), Office of Psychiatric Services, May 1985
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Manufacturer
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Place & Date Used
Mont Park Mental Hospital (Asylum), Bundoora, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1930
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Inscriptions
Engraved: MEDICAL SURFACE DEPOT.
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
17 cm (Length), 7 cm (Width), 2.7 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Mental Health, Mental Health Institutions, Psychiatric Hospitals, Surgical Apparatus & Instruments, Making History - Psych Services
