Record

Reference NumberCSFH/9/87
TitleSuture Removing Forceps
Date1925-1975
Creator NameFannin Ltd, medical supply company, 1829-
DescriptionThis forceps is used to apply and remove suture clips. It is “Made in England” by “Fannin Dublin”, as indicated. The forceps is composed of stainless steel finger ring handles, a screw joint, and complementary jaws with a lateral curve for concealed sutures. It is utilised in various surgical procedures.
Extent1 item
Dimensions130mm x 61mm x 5mm
Digital CollectionsView online in our digital collections
Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameForceps
TermForceps
Surgical Instruments
Sutures
Sutures
Surgical Fixation Devices
General Surgery -- Instrumentation
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/3213Fannin & Co. Ltd.; 1829-; medical supply company1829-
DS/UK/2506Harrison (fl. mid nineteenth century); Dr; Member of the Managing Committee of Cork Street Fever Hospitalfl. mid nineteenth century
DS/UK/64Dublin; Cork Street Fever Hospital; 1801-19531801-1953
Places
CodeSet
NA35England/United Kingdom
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