Brief Description

Boomerang needle and holder with spring mechanism in handle, has disc finger bar, by Deposé.

History of Object

Clean condition of needle suggests that it may not have originally accompanied this handle.

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Two cylindrical-tube bottles containing sterilized ligatures. Tube (1) contains silk-worm ligatures, and tube (2) contains horse-hair ligatures in cylindrical package.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, paper (printed), cardboard, cellophane and contents.

References

Brief Description

Squat tub for "Dry Catgut". Imitation woodgrain tub with black-on-white label and string-pull opener.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard, paper (printed), string, tape and contents.

References

Brief Description

Cylindrical jar with screw lid, for "Red Cross Aseptic Ligatures" of silk. Jar has red, orange and blue-on-white label, and holds eleven envelopes of ligatures.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal, paper (printed) and contents.

References

Brief Description

Needle holder, being a scissors-action piece which slides a moving part up against stationary nose. Handles have grip moulding, and tooth-adjustment at base.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Needle holder, consisting of arms which are cross-pivoted near head. Handles are scoop-like and hollow with grip moulding.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Needle holder consisting of plier-like head grip, and one arm is double-jointed, providing two pivot points. Grip moulding on handles. Fully detachable pieces.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Needle holder consisting of plier-like head with hinged flap, cross-pivoting near head, teeth-adjustement at midway down arm, plus curved and grip-moulded arms. Detachable.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Needle holder consisting of two stems which slide vertically along one another, grip moulded handles and a tooth-adjustment at base. Detachable parts.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Needle holder consisting of two stems which slide vertically along one another, grip moulded handles and a tooth-adjustment at base. Detachable parts.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Needle holder, being a plier-like instrument with long arms which curve outward near the end and have a tooth-and-catch adjustment on the end. Cross-pivoted near head.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Sims' needle holder, being a plier-like instrument with long, up-bent arms and finger-ring handles with notch adjustment. Cross-pivoted near head.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Spencer Wells needle holder being a plier-action instrument with side-opening needle vice, finger-ring handles and notch-adjustment.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 197, no. 938.

Brief Description

Needle holder being a hinged tweezer-like instrument with slide release.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Needle holder being a hinged tweezer-like instrument with slide adjustment which alters the distance between head grips.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

"Spring" needle holder being a plier-like instrument with a tweezer-like extension which levers the cross-pivoted head piece open and shut. Has bone finish on end.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal and bone.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 553, no. 939.

Brief Description

Needle holder being a long tweezer-like instrument with slide adjustment and circular heads with grip surface.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Hagedorn's needle holder in wooden box with tin of needles. Holder consists of short arm and long shaped arm which force stems to slide vertically grip of head.

History of Object

University of Melbourne collection.

Materials and Finishes

Metal and wood.

References

Brief Description

Small metal dispenser for suture thread, consisting of three bobbins which spin on pegs and feed thread through slots. Hinged cover doors.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Metal dispenser for suture thread, consisting of four pegs (which would have held four bobbins) which would feed thread through slots. Hinged cover doors.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Flat box of catgut ligatures in one dozen tubes. Black box with sliding drawer, plus red, blue and yellow on white label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard, paper (printed) and contents.

References

Brief Description

Flat box of surgical catgut ligatures in three tubes. Faded purple box, plus red, blue and yellow on white label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard, paper (printed) and contents.

References

Brief Description

Small but tall box of catgut aseptic ligatures in one dozen envelopes. Black box which opens at its centre, plus blue, red and yellow on white label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard, paper (printed) and contents.

References

Brief Description

Cardboard tub of silkworm gut ligatures, with brown on light brown label.

History of Object

Association with Dr. Nattrass (name on label).

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard, paper (printed) and contents.

References

Brief Description

Flat, square box for surgical silkworm gut. White box with blue, red and yellow on white label. Non-sterile and coarse gut strands.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard, paper (printed) and contents.

References

Brief Description

Small box for one reel-cylinder bottle of surgical catgut cuture. Sliding drawer box in lemon colour, with blue on white label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard, paper (printed), glass, tape (cloth) and contents.

References

Brief Description

Two flat boxes for a dozen tubes of emergency catgut strands. Sliding drawer box in lemon colour, with black on cream label. 20-day suture. Also "K-Y" Jelly booklet (?).

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard, paper (printed), glass and contents.

References

Brief Description

Small and squat screw-top jar for catgut ligature on spool. Blue, red and yellow on cream label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, plastic, paper (printed) and contents.

References

Brief Description

Small leather pouch with two pockets, for catgut suture strands and surgeon's needles.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Leather, paper (printed), metal and contents.

References

Brief Description

Two small tube bottles for catgut suture on plastic card. One plain and one chromic, with screw-on moulded black lid.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, plastic, paper (printed) and contents.

References

Brief Description

Three small tube bottles for catgut suture on plastic card. Two plain and one chromic, with screw-on moulded black lid.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, plastic, paper (printed) and contents.

References

Brief Description

Glass ampule or tube containing silkworm gut suture and surgeon's needle.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal, paper (printed) and contents.

References

Brief Description

Long screw-top tube containing horse hair sutures on wooden card.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal, wood, paper (printed) and contents.

References

Brief Description

Screw-top tube containing horse-hair sutures on plastic card. In cardboard tube container which is green with blue on white and red on white labels.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal, paper (printed), plastic, cardboard and contents.

References

Brief Description

Screw-top tube containing silkworm gut on wooden card. In cardboard tube container which is green and very stained. Tube has black-on-pale-brown label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal, wood, paper (printed), cardboard, fibre and contents.

References

Brief Description

Screw-top tube containing horse hair suture on cardboard card. Black on white label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal, cardboard, paper (printed), fibre and contents.

References

Brief Description

Long hank of (?silkworm) gut suture self-tied at one end and bound by string at other end.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Gut and string.

References

Brief Description

Suture needle, perhaps for cleft-palate use. Has sliding piece which releases suture from eye of needle. Grip-moulded handle and release button. Swan-neck needle.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Interview: Russell, K.F. (Prof.), 1986 09 30.

Brief Description

Wood's hernia needle, with textured wooden handle partly cladding needle base, or Croft's needle, for obstetrics use.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal and wood.

References

Catalogue: Mayer and Meltzer, 1900. "A Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Hospital Requirements", p. 373, no. 6606; or p. 342.

Brief Description

11mm staple gun or "broach" gun, by Warner & Webster. Instrument has finger loops, thumb loop plunger, and semi-circular spring-loaded catch. In leatherette box.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, wood, leatherette, paper (printed) and fabric (coated).

References

Brief Description

Booklet of surgical needles by Allen & Hanburys Ltd. Brown cloth cover which unfolds to expose five leaves of various needle types with sizes inked in.

Types of needles: spring eye; curved; half-curved;half-circle; straight triangular; fine straight triangular; round-bodied curved; round-bodied half-curved; intestinal half-circle; Mayo's Intestinal; Intestinal curved; Moynihan's Intestinal straight; eye curved; eye half-curved; Lane's Cleft Palate half-circle and curved; Hagedorn's half-circle; fistula stout; fistula thin; intestinal; 3/8 circle; reversed half-circle; Bonney's curved; Round Bodied Oblique; Terrace's needle.

History of Object

This needle kit was used by Gwen Luly when she was a nurse at the Alfred Hospital, 1924-25.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, paper (printed), cardboard and cloth (coated).

References

Brief Description

Envelope packet containing ten Hagedorn's flat surgeons' needles in half-circle curve. Black envelope dull gilt printing.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, paper (printed) and cotton.

References

Brief Description

Two small cylindrical bottles of catgut suture.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal, synthetic, paper (printed), fluid and contents (catgut).

References

Brief Description

Tube-shaped ampoule for surgical gut (plain, size 2/0) called "Ethicon", by Johnson and Johnson.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, paper (printed), synthetic, gut and liquid.

References

Brief Description

Tube-shaped ampoule for chromic catgut (chromic, size 3) called "Ethicon", by Johnson and Johnson.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, paper (printed), synthetic, gut and liquid.

References

Brief Description

Two egg-shaped metal suture holders with two reels (bobbins).

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 251, no. 251/3.

Brief Description

St. Bartholomew's model suture tube breaker, with chain by D.H.A. Consists of 2 metal cylinders kept together by chain.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated).

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 254, no. 254/15.

Brief Description

Needle in handle, J. Reverdin's, with protected slot eye; in own simple wooden box my Mayer & Meltzer.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated), wood, brass and ivory.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 292, no. 292/10.

Brief Description

Scissors for cutting stitches, with retaining catch.

History of Object

From registration number 3455.
See also registration numbers 3454 to 3477 (found in same location).

Materials and Finishes

Steel.

References

Catalogue: "Surgical Instruments: A Reference List", Allen & Hanburys [year?]: p. 113, no. 671 [similar to item].
See also registration numbers 3454 to 3477 (found in same location).

Brief Description

Glass spool of catgut for sutures, in sealed glass tube. Whole in cardboard box.

History of Object

Owned by Dame Jean Macnamara.

Materials and Finishes

Glass, paper, cardboard, rubber and catgut.

References

Brief Description

Package of silkworm-gut for sutures; gut is rolled. Dyed pink.

History of Object

Owned by Dame Jean Macnamara.

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard and catgut.

References

Brief Description

Needle and suture for circumcision, in sealed glass tube. Tube also includes fluid (possibly antiseptic?). Line scribed into glass around halfway down tube.

History of Object

Owned by Dame Jean Macnamara.

Materials and Finishes

Glass and steel.

References

Brief Description

Suturing needle with silk thread, sealed in glass phial. Liquid also in phial.

History of Object

Owned by Dame Jean Macnamara.

Materials and Finishes

Glass, steel and silk.

References

Brief Description

Suturing neelde with silk thread. Sealed in glass phial, which also contains liquid.

History of Object

Owned by Dame Jean Macnamara.

Materials and Finishes

Glass, steel and silk.

References

Brief Description

Broad ligament needle (Deschamps?). Sharp point.

History of Object

Owned by Dr. J.F. Rutter.

Materials and Finishes

Steel (nickel-plated).

References

Brief Description

Irwin Moore's needle - long shaft, curved to left.

History of Object

Owned by Dr. J.F. Rutter.

Materials and Finishes

Steel.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1935. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 423.

Brief Description

Mayo's needle holder. Rachet clamp.

History of Object

Owned by Dr. J.F. Rutter.

Materials and Finishes

Steel (chrome-plated).

References

Catalogue: Allen and Hanbury, Ltd. 1946. "Surgical Instruments, Appliances and Hospital Equipment", p. 159.

Brief Description

Needle holder similar to Waugh's. Has groove in nose, and brass clip attached to one end. Hollowing in nose.

History of Object

Owned by Dr. J.F. Rutter.

Materials and Finishes

Steel and brass.

References

Catalogue: Allen and Hanbury, Ltd. 1946. "Surgical Instruments, Appliances and Hospital Equipment", p. 161.

Brief Description

Needle holder with sliding spring to keep tension.

History of Object

Owned by Dr. J.F. Rutter.

Materials and Finishes

Steel.

References

Brief Description

Suturing depressor (Sargent's) for suturing peritoneum.

History of Object

Owned by Dr. J.F. Rutter.

Materials and Finishes

Brass? (chrome-plated).

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances".

Brief Description

Blunt-pointed needle with eye. "Point" somewhat bulbous.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Steel (nickel-plated?).

References

Brief Description

Cylindrical, fully enclosed glass tube of "Lee's Tank Package", silk-worm gut, by J. Ellwood Lee Co. The clear glass tube has three rubber side nobs for removing silkworm gut thread from the glass spindle inside. The tube has been drained of the sterilizing alcohol when some of the thread was used and resealed.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Rubber, glass, paper and silk.

References

Brief Description

Small package of '"Marylebone' Sterilized Surgical Ligature Nylon" by Savory and Moore Ltd., Standard Works, Tottenham, London. Dated November 1957. Flattened rectangular package, with black-on-white label, red and white box. The packet is sealed with a clear cellophane wrapping.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association. The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Nylon, metal, glass, cardboard and paper.

References

Brief Description

Clear cylindrical glass tube with curved lip, sealed by flat-topped rubber stopper, containing, "Milne's Silkworm Gut" by The Galen Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Tube has two yellow labels with red and black writing. Empty spool which once held silkworm gut is floating in alcohol solution.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association. The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass, silkworm gut, paper, alcohol and wood.

References

Brief Description

Clear, cylindrical glass tube with flat-topped metal screw-on lid, containing, "Milne's Silkworm Gut" by The Galen Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Upright standing, flat-bottomed tube; has two yellow labels with red and black writing. Spool of silkworm gut is floating in alcohol solution.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association. The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass, silkworm gut, paper, alcohol and wood.

References

Brief Description

Clear cylindrical glass tube with flat-topped metal screw-on lid, holding "Silkworm Gut Prseerved in Carbolic Solution 1 in 20", by Down Bros. Upright-standing flat-bottomed tube has black on white label. Tube has been unsealed and drained of carbolic solution.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass, paper and silkworm gut.

References

Brief Description

Eight ampoules remaining from an original set of 12, holding "Sterile Surgical Sutures... Plain Catgut Size 1", by Davis and Geck, Inc. Clear tube-shaped glass ampoules in yellow cardboard flip-top box with red and black on white label.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Australian Medical Association. The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard, paper, glass, catgut, ?alcohol and ink.

References

Brief Description

Clear cylindrical glass tube with flat-topped metal screw-on lid, containing "Merson's Selected Horse Hair" by G.F. Merson Ltd., Edinburgh, Scotland. Spool of horsehair is floating in sterilized solution. Glass tube is encased in yellow cylindrical cardboard tube, with flattened top and bottom ends and red, blue, black on white label.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Australian Medical Association. The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard, paper, ink, glass, horsehair and alcohol (?).

References

Brief Description

Stainless steel flip-top tin holding three empty spools, originally holding silk suture thread.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Steel.

References

Brief Description

Packet of 2½ inch straight abdominal suture needles; 1 needle remaining from original dozen. Paper packet with brown-on-white lettering.Front sticker on packet with red on white label and swastika insignia.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Paper, ink and metal.

References

Brief Description

Packet of cutting edge, curved surgical suture needles; 2 needles remaining from original dozen. Paper packet with brown on white lettering. Front swticker on packet with red on white label and swastika insignia.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Paper, metal and ink.

References

Brief Description

Cylindrical clear glass tube with screw-on lid thread at top, sealed by cork, holding "Sterilised Ligatures Horsehair in Carbolized Gylcerine" by Cuxon, Gerrard & Co. Upright standing, flat-bottomed tube has white label with brown and black writing. Spool of horsehair is floating in carbolised solution.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Glass, cork, horsehair, ink, paper and solution.

References

Brief Description

Two curved clear glass amouples holding "Sterilised Surgical Suture (Catgut) B.P.C." with curved needle, manufactured by International Sutures Ltd. The ampoules are held in an old Black Magic Chocolates box.

History of Object

These ampoules were donated by S.I.M. Australia to the Museum in July 1997. S.I.M. received the ampoules as part of a doctor's bag with instruments which they could not use as workable medical equipment.

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal and catgut.

References

Brief Description

Needle holder (Emmett's) with one straight blade and one corrugated blade at end of long stems ending in black corrugated hand grips with metal sliding clip hold-and-release button connected to metal hook catch. A metal spring strip separates blades.

History of Object

From Harold Attwood's collection.

Materials and Finishes

Metal and ebony.

References

Catalogue: Mayer and Meltzer, 1900. "Catalogue..." p.457, fig. 5563.

Brief Description

Metal needle holder with spring clip fastener. Thumb grip and finger grip are both ridged.

History of Object

From Harold Attwood Collection.

In wooden box with registration number 4446.

Materials and Finishes

Metal (silver-plated).

References

Brief Description

Metal stoppered long glass tube containing lengths of silk-worm gut of assorted sizes.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal and silk-worm gut.

References

Brief Description

Catgut suture wound around wooden spool, in solution, in sealed glass tube. Also contains paper label. Sterile.

History of Object

Loan item: Barrie Thompson Collection

Materials and Finishes

Gut, wood, paper, ink, solution and glass.

References