Champetier de Ribes' forceps

Object numberHC.I.35.1
TitleChampetier de Ribes' forceps
CreatorDowns
DescriptionChampetier de Ribes' forceps for introducing a dilating bag to induce labour, invented by Dr Camille Louis Antoine Champetier-de-Ribes (1848-1935) in 1887. This instrument was made by Downs, London, which inscribed on the handle.
Production placeLondon
Production periodTwentieth century, early
Object nameForceps, Champetier de Ribi's introducing
Object categoryINSTRUMENT
Dimensions
- Length: 30.00 cm
Width: 9.00 cm