Harvey Karman
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Harvey Leroy Karman[1] (April 26, 1924 – May 6, 2008)[2] was an American psychologist and the inventor of the Karman cannula, a flexible suction cannula used for early-term abortions.[3][4]
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Harvey Karman | |
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Born | Harvey Walters (1924-04-26)April 26, 1924 |
Died | May 6, 2008(2008-05-06) (aged 84) Santa Barbara, California, United States |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | psychologist |
Known for | safer abortion techniques |
Notable work | Karman cannula |
Spouse | Felice Karman |
Children | Janice Karman |
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Karman was born Harvey Walters in Clatskanie, Oregon. His father abandoned him when Harvey was young.[2] He took the surname of one of his several stepfathers, William Karman.[5][2]