Record

Reference NumberREAD/212
TitleArtery Forceps
Date1875-1925
DescriptionArtery forceps of the Liston's type, a tweezer-shaped instrument with toothed tips (three on one side and two on the other), which interlock, for grasping tissue. It features an internal spring and locking mechanism.
Extent1 item
Dimensions127mm x 5mm x 10mm
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Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameTweezers
TermGeneral Practice -- Instrumentation
General Surgery -- Instrumentation
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/2850Liston; Robert (1794-1847); surgeon1794-1847
DS/UK/1977Thomas Read & Co; 1744-1997; Surgical instrument makers1744-1997
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