| Reference Number | MIMM/2009-1/56 |
| Title | Mathieu's Needle Holder |
| Date | 1925-1975 |
| Description | This item is a needle holder forceps, composed of two joint handles, with one smooth jaw and one jaw with longitudinal and cross serrations. A ratchet mechanism allows for self-retention, and the internal cross-serration prevents slipping. Each handle has a grooved pattern. Markings "39" are present on each jaw, with an "F" logo and "chrome-plated" below the screw joint. |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Dimensions | 130mm x 40mm x 8mm |
| 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 | Clamp |
| Term | Equipment and Supplies, Hospital |
| General Surgery -- Instrumentation |
| Needles |
| Forceps |