Enema nozzle

Side view of a enema nozzle showing the bulbous tip. Side view of a enema nozzle showing the curved shaft. Side view of a enema nozzle showing the curved shaft. Side view of a enema nozzle showing the bulbous tip. Side view of a enema nozzle showing the curved shaft. Side view of a enema nozzle showing the curved shaft. Side view of a enema nozzle showing the curved shaft. Side view of a enema nozzle showing the curved shaft. Side view of a enemal nozzle showing the two parts with their screw threads. Side view of a enemal nozzle showing the two parts.
Side view of a enema nozzle showing the bulbous tip. Side view of a enema nozzle showing the curved shaft. Side view of a enema nozzle showing the curved shaft. Side view of a enema nozzle showing the bulbous tip. Side view of a enema nozzle showing the curved shaft. Side view of a enema nozzle showing the curved shaft. Side view of a enema nozzle showing the curved shaft. Side view of a enema nozzle showing the curved shaft. Side view of a enemal nozzle showing the two parts with their screw threads. Side view of a enemal nozzle showing the two parts.

Description

A phenol formaldehyde enema nozzle used to administer drugs or fluid to the lower bowels via the rectum. The boulbous end has a series of grooves containing hole from which a liquid could be secreted, this end can be unscrewed from the shaft. The shaft is curved and tapered in shape. It is assumed that the screw thread on the end and shaft has been created after moulding.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Manufacturer

Object number

AIBDC : 008588

Date

1930 - 1939 (circa)

Country

Method

body
screw thread
Dimensions
Length
154mm
Diameter
16mm

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