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MIMM - Medical Instruments and Materia Medica
- 2012-9 - Diarmuid Timothy O’Driscoll Collection

Reference Number	MIMM/2012-9/37
Title	Artery Forceps
Date	1925-1975
Description	This is a stainless steel artery forceps. It is stamped “Made in England” on one shaft and “Stainless Steel” on the other. It can be locked by adding pressure and interlocking the ridges at the centre of the two blades. The tips feature serrated blades for grip and are curved upwards. Minor corrosion is present. This instrument is still used to control bleeding from blood vessels by clamping an artery. It is part of the Dr Diarmuid O’Driscoll Collection.
Extent	1 item
Dimensions	180mm x 65mm x 6mm
Digital Collections	View online in our digital collections
Object Name	Artery Forceps
Term	General Surgery -- Instrumentation
Term	Surgical Procedures, Operative

Persons

Code	PersonName	Dates
DS/UK/2385	O'Driscoll; Diarmuid Timothy (1918-2022); obstetrician	1918-2022

Places

Code	Set
NA35	England/United Kingdom

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