Record

Reference NumberCSFH/9/17
TitleSpence Wells Artery Forceps
Date1950-1999
Creator NameA.J. Seward & Company Ltd, Toiletries and Beauty product manufacturer, 1962-
DescriptionAlso known as haemostatic forceps, this item is a plain micro curved forceps. It features serrated jaws and a ratchet system for self-retaining. The inner portion of the body is inscribed with "Seward England" and "Stainless Steel". This is used to control the flow of blood in vessels in various types of surgery. Thanks to this instrument, the artery can be compressed/clamped, small blood vessels can be sealed and arteries kept out of the way. It is also used to hold needles and grasp tissues.
Extent1 item
Dimensions125mm x 55mm x 5mm
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Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameArtery Forceps
TermObstetrics -- instrumentation
Gynaecology -- instrumentation
General Surgery -- Instrumentation
Forceps
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/64Dublin; Cork Street Fever Hospital; 1801-19531801-1953
DS/UK/4358A.J. Seward & Company Ltd; 1962-; Toiletries and Beauty product manufacturer1962-
DS/UK/99Wells; Sir; Thomas Spencer (1818-1897); gynecological surgeon1818-1897
Places
CodeSet
NA35England/United Kingdom
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