Record

Reference NumberMIMM/2024-5-1
TitleDr Potain Aspirator in Case
Date1875-1925
DescriptionRectangular black faux leather case with push-in lock, lined with purple velvet, contains an incomplete Potain aspirator set as labelled. It consists of valved metal syringe, rubber and metal valve head for bottles, assorted aspirating needles and trocars with cannulae in a removable tray, which also holds a glass tube with cleaning wires. Beneath the tray, it houses a broken rubber tubing with glass, and a cotton-coated tube.
Donated by Prof Ian Cree on the day he received Honorary Fellowship (Pathology).
Extent28 parts (incomplete)
Dimensions270mm x 50mm x 120mm
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Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameAspiration Syringe
TermDrainage -- Instrumentation
Suction
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/4915Potain; Pierre Carle Édouard (1825-1901); Cardiologist1825-1901
DS/UK/6169Cree; Ian Alexander (1958-); Professor; pathologist1958-
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