Record

Reference Number	MIMM/2012-9/38
Title	Artery Forceps
Date	1925-1975
Description	These are metal artery forceps, resembling a pair of scissors in shape, featuring two shafts with finger rings. They are stamped with the number ‘44’ on one shaft. The item can be locked by applying pressure and interlocking the ridges at the centre of the two blades. The blades are serrated internally for grip. Minor corrosion is present. This instrument is used to control bleeding from blood vessels by clamping an artery. It is part of the Dr Diarmuid O’Driscoll Collection.
Extent	1 item
Dimensions	130mm x 50mm x 5mm
Digital Collections	View online in our digital collections
Object Name	Artery Forceps
Term	General Surgery -- Instrumentation
Term	Surgical Procedures, Operative

Persons

Code	PersonName	Dates
DS/UK/2385	O'Driscoll; Diarmuid Timothy (1918-2022); obstetrician	1918-2022

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