Reference NumberMIMM/2018-5-74
TitleHolt's Stricture Dilators
Date1900-1949
Creator NameFannin & Co. Ltd., medical supply company, 1829-
DescriptionRectangular case with a hook-locking mechanism, leather-bound externally and lined with blue silk and velvet internally. It contains a complete set of Holt’s urethral or stricture dilators, comprising three hollow brass shafts of varying sizes with ivory handles, a two-piece curved metal shaft with a screw mechanism for adjustable expansion, and a guide wire through which the dilators are inserted for operation. Labelled “Fannin” on the base.
Extent5 parts
Dimensions350mm x 25mm x 70mm
Digital CollectionsView online in our digital collections
Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameUrethral Dilator
TermUrinary Catheterisation -- Instrumentation
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/3213Fannin & Co. Ltd.; 1829-; medical supply company1829-
DS/UK/2982Holt; Barnard Wight (1816-1894); surgeon1816-1894
DS/UK/1769Irish College of General Practitioners; 1984-1984-
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