| Reference Number | MIMM/2009-1/173 |
| Title | Tonsil Compression Forceps |
| Date | 1925-1975 |
| Description | This instrument is a Tonsil Compression Forceps, a specialised surgical instrument designed for tonsillectomy procedures. They feature curved jaws with serrated edges and interlocking teeth, with adjustable vulcanite cushions, allowing for a secure grip on the tonsillar tissue. A ratchet mechanism on the ring handles enables the surgeon to lock the forceps at varying degrees of pressure by screwing the bulb along a metal barrel, ensuring precise control during the procedure. Each handle has a twistable component that allows the finger-ring handles to be detached from the grasping body. All components are detachable. It features a circled 'F' on one handle and a '4' on the other. |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Dimensions | 265mm x 80mm |
| 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 | Forceps |
| Term | Otolaryngology -- instrumentation |
| Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures |