| Reference Number | MIMM/2025-5/2 |
| Title | Neurological Telescoping Percussion Hammer |
| Date | 1975-2025 |
| Description | Neurological percussion/reflex hammer of the Babinski type, featuring a telescoping handle and a twistable head. The hummer head is fitted with rubber, while the other has a pointed tip. The hammer is engraved with 'Lipitos (atorvastatin calcium tablets)' and Pfizer brand, suggesting it was a promotional medical gadget or pharmaceutical giveaway. Part of Dr Aboud's collection. |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Dimensions | 160mm x 45mm |
| 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 | Percussion Hammer |
| Term | Physical Examination -- Instrumentation |
| Neurologic Examination -- Instrumentation |