Harvey Karman

Harvey Karman
Born
Harvey Walters

(1924-04-26)April 26, 1924
Clatskanie, Oregon, United States
DiedMay 6, 2008(2008-05-06) (aged 84)
Santa Barbara, California, United States
Occupationpsychologist
Known forsafer abortion techniques
Notable workKarman cannula
SpouseFelice Karman
ChildrenJanice Karman

Harvey Leroy Karman (April 26, 1924 – May 6, 2008) was an American psychologist and the inventor of the Karman cannula, a flexible suction cannula used for early-term abortions.

Karman was born Harvey Walters in Clatskanie, Oregon. His father abandoned him when Harvey was young. He subsequently took the surname of one of his several stepfathers, William Karman.

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