| Reference Number | MIMM/2017-5/38 |
| Title | Klinostik's Rectal Speculum |
| Date | 1900-1949 |
| Creator Name | John Smith & Son Ltd, Manufacturer of Electric Diagnostic Instruments, 1751- |
| Description | This rectal speculum consists of three detachable components. The first is a hollow tubular structure (rectal speculum), the main part of the speculum is a hallow, tubular structure. It features a slide-in removable component, allowing for easy insertion and adjustment during medical procedures. The second is a hollow handle: serves as the base of the speculum. It accommodates the battery handle and the switch for lighting. The handle has a detachable lid, which provides access to internal components. The third is a plunger.
It has engraved "British made" on the speculum, and the maker's item brand name "Klinostik British Made" at the bottom of the handle.
Corrosion is present. |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Dimensions | 235mm x 100mm x 28mm |
| Digital Collections | View online in our digital collections |
| Copyright | Free to use under the terms of the Creative Commons Licence Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) |
| Credit Line | Royal College of Physicians of Ireland |
| Object Name | Rectal Speculum |
| Term | Speculum |
| Colorectal Surgery -- instrumentation |