CSFH/9/100 | Incremin with Iron Syrup | This is an empty bottle of Incremin with Iron Syrup. It is a brown glass bottle with a yellow plastic cap. A white label with blue writing indicates the content, posology, and that it is a Professional Sample in red ink. It contained one fluid ounce of Incremin with Iron and produced by Lederle Laboratories Division in the United States. Incremin is a syrup designed to help fill nutritional gaps, still used especially in children. It contains iron (ferrous fumarate) to help carry oxygen in the blood, Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) for energy and nerve health, L-lysine to support growth, Vitamin B1 (thiamine) and Vitamin B6 for overall health, and folic acid to help make red blood cells. | 1925-1975 |
KC/2/2/6/1 | Education and Training Committee | Seven documents including letters, minutes, conference talks and handwriten notes regarding the education and training standards for physicians in Ireland compared with the United Kingdom, the United States of America and Greece. | 1974-1994 |
KC/2/2/14/1 | Conferences | Ephemera collected from both national and international conferences.
Federated Dublin Voluntary Hospitals and St. James's Hospital, Annual Conference 1975 American Epilepsy Society Annual Meeting, Washington 1983 Epilepsy International XVI th Symposium, Israel 1987 23rd Malaysia-Singapore Congress of Medicine, Kuala Limpur 1989. 22nd International Epilepsy Congress, Dublin 1997. The Asian and Oceanian Epilepsy Congress, New Dehi-India, November 2000 (Badge only) 24th International Congress of Epilepsy, Buenos Aires, 2001. 50th Anniversary of the International Bureau for Epilepsy, 29th International Epilepsy Congress - Rome 2011. The Royal Society of Medicine, March 2011 (Badge only). | 1975-2011 |
KC/2/5/6/6 | Miscellaneous | Three colour photographs of John Kirker at conferences. One in Sydney, one presumed to be Ireland and one presumed to be the United States. | c.1990-2000 |
KC/2/10/4 | "Epilepsia" Centenary Commemorative Pin Badge | Rectangular-shaped pin badge depicting the Centenary Issue cover of "Epilepsia", a journal of the International League Against Epilepsy. Back of the badge stamped "UNION MADE/I.A.M. LU 447/DISTRICT 15" and accompanying butterfly clutch stamped "MADE IN USA". | 2009 |
MIMM/1997-1-1 | Fibre Optic Endoscope | Rectangular wooden case with a front handle and locks, containing a fibre optic endoscope developed by Hirschowitz in 1957, as labelled on the inside of the lid. The device was manufactured by the American Cystoscope Makers and sold by Fannin. It was presented by and belonged to Dr Stephen Doyle of St. Laurence’s Hospital.
The case contains the endoscope, with a handle and eyepiece, with tubing and light cables, as well as a light controller device. A rubber tube with pump is also included, but broken, as are the electric cables. Spare components and light bulbs are stored in a compartment with a sliding lid, including some unopened bulbs | 1950-1999 |
MIMM/2009-1/211/5 | Medical Notebook | One medical notebook titled 'The American Association Vienna Austria' 'Compliments of The United States of Lines.' The notebook contains handwritten notes, possibly taken at a medical lecture. | [1916-1969] |
MIMM/2012-9/42 | Thermo-flex Catgut Sutures | Completely sealed glass tube containing thermo-flex Catgut Sutures. The label states that they are Chromic, Medium Type C. They are non-boilable and measure around 54 inches, and are "Product 1445". Another label, while worn states that the date of manufacture is May 3 1943. Part of the Dr Diarmuid O'Driscoll Collection. | 1925-1975 |
MIMM/2012-10-12 | Ruddock Peritoneoscope | Rectangular wooden case containing an incomplete Ruddock Peritoneoscope set with McCarthy foroblique visual system, as designed by Dr Ruddock and Professor McCarthy, made in the United States of America by American Cystoscope and sold by Fannin (as labelled). The set includes a wire, two trocars with cannulae, a peritoneoscope with light, biopsy forceps, and an ointment introducer. A tin case with ointment is stored in the internal rectangular compartment. | 1925-1975 |
MIMM/2014-15-2 | Tube of Spectra Electrode Gel | Spectra 360 electrode gel, manufactured by Parker, as labelled on the plastic tube with cap. The tube features instructions for use and retains its original contents. Found in MIMM/2014-15-1, the item was removed as it was not part of the original set but was used to operate the electrodes. | 1950-1999 |
MIMM/2014-15-3 | Disposable Diagnostic Electrodes | Opened package of Solid Gel Disposable Diagnostic Electrodes, as labelled, manufactured in the USA by Hewlett-Packard. Found in MIMM/2014-15-1, the item was removed as it was not part of the original set but was used to operate the electrodes. | 1950-1999 |
MIMM/2016-9-31 | Twin Beam Oscilloscope | Wooden case with hinged lid, top leather handle, and front locks, containing a Twin Bean electrocardiograph and stethoscope. The stethoscope includes a wire and plug designed to connect to the machine, manufactured by the Sanborn Company. This equipment was used to record phonocardiograms and ECG. | 1925-1975 |
MIMM/2018-3/7 | Artery Forceps | Artery forceps. Engraved with the words "WECK", "STAINLESS STEEL" and "U.S.A." | [1975-2025] |
MIMM/2018-5-57 | Hb-Meter Set in Case | This a Hb-Meter Set in Case, designed for haemoglobin determination. The case is made of faux-leather patterned black plastic, and features an unglued nameplate with the item's name. The case opens by sliding the T-shaped locking mechanism. The two sides are hinged and upon opening, the internal lid features a white and red instructional label, providing step-by-step guidance on how to use the haemoglobinometer. The numbers in the instructions are shaped like blood teardrops. The label reads: "AO HB Meter for accurate haemoglobin determination. 1. SAMPLE: Drop blood sample directly from finger onto open chamber. 2. HAEMOLYSE: Agitate gently with hemolysis applicator until blood changes to a deep red solution (about 45 seconds). 3. INSERT: Slide chamber containing hemolysed blood under cover glass and insert entire unit into instrument. 4. READ: Press illuminating thumb button, observe through eyepiece, and move lever until both green fields match in intensity. Read finding (use standard size "C" batteries)."
The instructions also mention that AO dealers stocked replacement supplies, including chamber clips, cover glass, blood chambers, bulbs, and hemolysis applicators. The label indicates that the device was manufactured by American Optical Company, Instrument Division, Buffalo, NY, 14215, USA.
On the opposite side, the red faux-leather plastic tray is designed with compartments to securely house the components of the set. It contains the haemoglobinometer, a chamber clip, two slide chambers, a slot for a missing bulb, and a vial of 100 haemolysis applicators. The haemoglobinometer itself is made of cream-white plastic and is designed to be detachable into two sections. One part contains the lens and sliding scale, which assists in reading haemoglobin levels, while the other houses the thumb button for illumination, as well as the battery and bulb compartment. The engraved black scale on the side provides precise readings when operating the haemoglobinometer. The haemolysis applicators are small pieces of wood shaped like half-toothpicks, contained in a cylindrical tin case with twistable lid on both ends.
Additionally, there are two leaflets included in the set. One explains the operation and care of the Hb Meter, while the other contains the directions for use along with a haemoglobin nomogram to help interpret results.
This haemoglobinometer set was a compact and efficient tool for medical professionals, allowing for quick and accurate haemoglobin measurement in clinical and field settings. The design, with its integrated lighting, sliding scale, and compact chamber system, made it a valuable instrument in haematology and diagnostics. | 1950-1999 |
MIMM/2020-6-5 | Sweat·Chek Conductivity Analyser | Sweat-Check Conductivity Analyser is an electric diagnostic collector body with an inlet and outlet nipple for sweat sample analysis. Results are displayed on a digital readout calibrated in molarity of sodium chloride. Incomplete: inlet/outlet tubing and cable are missing. | 1975-2025 |
MIMM/2021-8/89 | Dr. R.B. Waite's Hypodermic Syringe | Metal syringe with encased glass tube. Plunger is marked with a measuring scale 1-30. Engraved on the side of the barrel are the words: "DR. R.B. WAITE'S HYPODERMIC SYRINGE". Some rusting. Dr. Ralph Britton Waite (1871-1965) was a graduate of the Philadelphia Dental College who developed injectable anesthetics to manage pain during dental surgery. | [1900-1949] |
MIMM/2021-8/102 | Uterine Sound | Metal uterine sound. Shaft is curved towards the tip. Duck-billed handle engraved with the numbers "10" and "20" and the maker's name "TIEMANN & CO". Somewhat rusted. | [1875-1925] |
MIMM/2021-8/103 | Uterine Sound | Metal uterine sound. Shaft is curved towards the tip. Duck-billed handle engraved with the number "11" and the maker's name "YARNALL". | [1875-1925] |
MIMM/2021-8/149 | Monoject Syringe | Clear cylindrical plastic case with a push-in cap, containing a sterile, non-pyrogenic, non-toxic Monoject hypodermic syringe without needle. The disposable syringe is made of clear and white plastic, featuring a soft black plastic piston tip. The barrel is graduated up to 60cc and engraved with “Made in USA.”
Part of the Hadden Medical Practice Collection | 1950-1999 |
MIMM/2021-8/150 | Monoject Syringe | Clear cylindrical plastic case with a push-in cap, containing a sterile, non-pyrogenic, non-toxic Monoject hypodermic syringe without needle. The disposable syringe is made of clear and white plastic, featuring a soft black plastic piston tip. The barrel is graduated up to 35cc and engraved with “Made in USA.”
Part of the Hadden Medical Practice Collection | 1950-1999 |