Object Listing

Carwardine intestinal clamp forceps, two pairs, nickel-plated steel, by Thackray of Leeds, early 20th century (2 parts), c. 1930.

Moynihan's cholecystectomy forceps, c. 1940.

Instrument used in dentistry, c. 1900.

An instrument resembling a pair of pincers or tongs, used for grasping, manipulating, or extracting, especially such an instrument used by a surgeon, c. 1950.

Michel's estrading forceps were designed for use by general practitioner obstetricians, having the safety feature of an inability to reach high into the pelvis. Obstetricians now use these forceps most commonly in cesarean section delivery where manual traction is proving difficult. The short length results in a lower chance of uterine rupture, c. 1930.

Forceps were designed for use by general practitioner obstetricians, having the safety feature of an inability to reach high into the pelvis. Obstetricians now use these forceps most commonly in cesarean section delivery where manual traction is proving difficult. The short length results in a lower chance of uterine rupture, c. 1950.

Dissecting forceps hold tissues & steadies it for dissection or suturing etc. The handles have a spring-like action. The outer surface has a few ridges to give a better grip. The blades are serrated transversely on the inner aspect so that a better grip on tissues can be obtained, c. 1950.

Dissecting forceps hold tissues & steadies it for dissection or suturing etc. The handles have a spring-like action. The outer surface has a few ridges to give a better grip. The blades are serrated transversely on the inner aspect so that a better grip on tissues can be obtained, c. 1950.

Surgical instrument used to explore a wound or body cavity (with eye), c. 1900.

Dissecting forceps hold tissues & steadies it for dissection or suturing etc. The handles have a spring-like action. The outer surface has a few ridges to give a better grip. The blades are serrated transversely on the inner aspect so that a better grip on tissues can be obtained, c. 1950.

Mayo's safety pin for keeping artery forceps. Used to organise artery forceps & other similar instruments, c. 1930.

A gland (such as the thyroid or the pituitary) that produces an endocrine secretion, c. 1930.

Key's hernia director is also used in supra-pubic lithotomy. Curved blade with median groove & flat handle, steel, c. 1940.

A trocar is a medical device that is made up of an awl, a cannula (essentially a hollow tube) & a seal. Trocars are placed through the abdomen during laparoscopic surgery. The trocar functions as a portal for the subsequent placement of other instruments, such as graspers, scissors, staplers, etc. (2 parts), c. 1925.

A trocar is a medical device that is made up of an awl, a cannula (essentially a hollow tube) & a seal. Trocars are placed through the abdomen during laparoscopic surgery. The trocar functions as a portal for the subsequent placement of other instruments, such as graspers, scissors, staplers, etc. (2 parts), c. 1925.

A trocar is a medical device that is made up of an awl, a cannula (essentially a hollow tube) & a seal. Trocars are placed through the abdomen during laparoscopic surgery. The trocar functions as a portal for the subsequent placement of other instruments, such as graspers, scissors, staplers, etc. (2 parts), c. 1925.

A trocar is a medical device that is made up of an awl, a cannula (essentially a hollow tube) & a seal. Trocars are placed through the abdomen during laparoscopic surgery. The trocar functions as a portal for the subsequent placement of other instruments, such as graspers, scissors, staplers, etc. (2 parts), c. 1940.

A 5-part cannula. A thin tube inserted into a vein or body cavity to administer medication, drain off fluid, or insert a surgical instrument, c. 1935.

Set of 4 trocars & cannula in metal case (10 parts). A trocar is a medical device that is made up of an awl, a cannula (essentially a hollow tube) & a seal. Trocars are placed through the abdomen during laparoscopic surgery. The trocar functions as a portal for the subsequent placement of other instruments, such as graspers, scissors, staplers, etc, c. 1930.

Instrument to remove ear wax (combined).

London Stoop pattern steriliser forceps, c. 1940.

The Spencer ligature scissor is a type of scissor which is used in gynaecology. It is used so that sutures can be made onto wounds using surgical thread. The Spencer ligature scissor has two blades out of which one is usually rounded, whereas the other blade is in the shape of a hook. This scissor is particularly helpful since it allows wounds and cuts to be stitched up.

A silver probe, 8 inch. A blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body, c. 1910.

Corrigan's button, a steel instrument with wooden handle, c. 1850.

Monaural stethoscope from early 20th century. Made of light fruitwood, it is a monaural model that consisted of one tube and was used on one ear (wooden), c. 1920.

St Mary's Hospital vaginal retractor. Obstetrical perforator. Curved handle ending in a beveled sharp arrowhead with spring closure & cross-hatched textured handle, c. 1930.

Brewer's vaginal speculum (3 parts). An instrument used by gynaecologists to open the vagina so as to facilitate visualisation of the uterine cervix. Brewer's vaginal speculum has double blades, and is opened using the external screw and lever, c. 1940.

A mucus extractor (2 parts) is a device for asiration of mucus congesting the upper airways of the newborn or for suctioning tracheal/bronchial secretions (of newborns, children & adults) which will be analysed in a laboratory.
Mucus extractor includes:
- 1 container (capacity 25 ml), with graduations from 0 to 25 ml for all models,
- 1 PVC extension tube 23 cm long with connector for finger-tip suction control, to connect the device to the suction source (mechanical/wall suction),
- 1 separate lid for safe sealing and transport of the aspirate,
- 1 label, c. 1930.

A curette is a surgical instrument designed for scraping or debriding biological tissue or debris in a biopsy, excision, or cleaning procedure. In form, the curette is a small hand tool, often similar in shape to a stylus; at the tip of the curette is a small scoop, hook or gouge, c. 1930.

Made of light fruitwood, a monaural model consisted of one tube and was used on one ear (wooden), c. 1850.