Multiload CU250 intra-uterine contraceptive device

Maker
Multilan AG (estab. 1974)
Date
Circa 1992
 Description
Multiload CU250 Intrauterine Contraceptive Device in manufacturer's sterilisable packaging. Expiry date is 11/05/1993. Multiload is an IUD, an intra uterine device used for contraception, it has a small plastic rod or stem, with two small flexible side-arms. The plastic is a mixture of high density polyethylene, ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer and barium sulphate. A copper wire is wound around the stem. A nylon thread with two ends is attached to the copper coil. It can remain in place for a number of years.
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Object detail

Maker
Date
Circa 1992
Medium
plastic, nylon, copper, paper
Measurements
33.5 x 7.5 cm
Accession Number
A1996_48_016
Object Type
obstetrics and gynaecology/contraceptive device
Named Collection
Royal Women's Hospital Collection
Medical History Museum Category
Royal Women's Hospital
Museum
Medical History Museum

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