Reference NumberMIMM/2012-9/29
TitleMucus Extractor
Date1925-1975
Creator NameFannin Ltd, Medical supply company, 1829-
DescriptionThis is a mucus extractor, a catheter composed of a long, narrow metal tube with a curvature towards the tip. The tip is blunt and fenestrated, and the shaft features a collection chamber to contain mucus, which can be detached via push-fit. It is engraved with “Fannin, Dublin Made in England.” Part of the Dr Diarmuid O’Driscoll Collection.
Extent1 item
Dimensions171mm x 20mm x 20mm
Digital CollectionsView online in our digital collections
Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameMucus Extractor
TermTherapeutic Irrigation
Gynaecology -- instrumentation
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/2385O'Driscoll; Diarmuid Timothy (1918-2022); obstetrician1918-2022
DS/UK/3213Fannin & Co. Ltd.; 1829-; medical supply company1829-
Places
CodeSet
NA35England/United Kingdom
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