Record

Reference NumberMIMM/2016-9-26
TitleQueen Percussion Hammer
Date1975-2025
Creator NameRiester, Medical devices designer and manufacturer, 1948-
DescriptionInvented by Head Nurse Wintle at Queen’s Hospital, this percussion reflex hammer features a white plastic handle, a metal head with a rubber ring at one end, and a tapered end at the other for plantar reflex testing. Marked 'Riester CE'.
Extent1 item
Dimensions360mm x 50mm
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Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NamePercussion Hammer
TermNeurologic Examination -- Instrumentation
Reflex -- Instrumentation
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/6165Wintle; Eva (1890-1968); nurse1890-1968
DS/UK/6166Riester; 1948-; Medical devices designer and manufacturer1948-
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