Urethral Catheter

Manufacturer / Maker Dietrich W. Kolbe (1824/5 - 1878)

Used byUsed by M. L. Amick (1843 - 1904)

Date1863-65

Mediummetal

Dimensions1/8 × 10 3/4 in. (0.3 × 27.3 cm)

ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of the descendants of John (Jackie) Taylor: Gwyn Fair Ellis, Willett Taylor Fair, James Taylor Rock, and Kenneth Willett Rock

Object numberPC2002.26.38

DescriptionOne of a set of urethral dilators, used to enter the urethra. The deep curves of the dilator indicate that it was likely used on male patients, the s-shaped curve meant to imitate the curvature of the male urethra. Dilators are used to widen the urethra and facilitate the passage of blocked urine. The size of the instrument increases with the diameter of the shaft. Only one end of this instrument is curved, and there are holes at the end. The other end has rings to be used as a handle.

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