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  <dc:title>Spencer Wells Artery forceps</dc:title>
  <dc:description>This item is an artery forcep of the Spencer-Wells type. It features a pair of tapered jaws, a screw joint, with inner transverse serrations. Towards the finger rings, it features a ratchet mechanism. The engravings report that it was ‘Made In England’ from ‘Stainless Steel’ by ‘Fannin Dublin’, number 5 is reported on each jaws. Further handwritten engravings are two "L" on both jaws. This type of forceps is still used in various surgical procedures where atraumatic ways to clamp blood vessels, hold needles, and grasp tissues are necessary.</dc:description>
  <dc:date>1925-1975</dc:date>
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