Brief Description

Brass syringe for self administration of an enema, with similarities to 1639 model by Pare. Brass syringe is attached to two jointed swivelling arms through which enema flows. Enema is drawn in through nozzle of syringe and pushed out through swivelling arms. Screw on rubber nozzle. Inset box for storage.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal

References

Brief Description

Prostate forceps with adustment knob, by Mayer and Co.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Prostate forceps with large nosepiece.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Lithotrite with finger bar and disc knob on handle, and swinging wedge in nose piece, by Stille.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Lithotriptoscope by A.C.M.I., with scissor handles, and marked in millimetre gradations. Missing electrical apparatus and "periscope" shaft. In wooden case, with attachments. In item 10 (cartridge), are tiny bulbs. In items 6 and 7 (container), is an ointment or grease.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass, plastic and wood.

References

Brief Description

Maisonneuvés urethrotome, probably Thomson-Walker's modification, with 3 blades, stiffening rod and 2 guides, in black instrument case. (Stiffening rod is shorter than in reference). Flexible guides unnumbered.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, ?synthetic, brass, wood (coated) and vinyl.

References

Book: Down Bros. Ltd., "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances...", 1938, page 862.

Brief Description

Luy's urine segregator with finger bar and adjustment disc, also metal attachment and 2 glass test tubes, in a wooden instrument case.

History of Object

Segregator was probably used by Dr. W. R. Angus.

Materials and Finishes

Metal glass and wood.

References

Brief Description

Small pocket instrument kit for ?bladder and urethra, consisting of ?catheters and instrument rack which inserts into the tin.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Pocket instrument kit consisting of ?bladder or urethra syringe and fine catheters, in metal tin with instrument rack, all in cardboard box.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, wire, cardboard and synthetic.

References

Brief Description

Pocket instrument kit consisting of bladder forceps, hooked catheter with solid end and eyelet, in metal case with instrument rack, all in leather pouch bag.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, leather and fibre.

References

Brief Description

Bowel scissors featuring hooked blade, whilst the other blade ends in right angle rather than point. For post-mortem use. Not located 4/8/2000.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Bivalved, hinged, rectum speculum, with short finger-handles and notch adjustment.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated).

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd, 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 914, no. 3975.

Brief Description

Hilton's rectum speculum, with wooden "pilot" or plug. Speculum has side opening and fold-away hinged handle. Pilot is flared with knob.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated) and wood (stained).

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd, 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 916, no. 3983.

Brief Description

Smith's urethral speculum with plastic "pilot" or plug. Speculum has side opening and open end. Pilot is flared and has knob.

History of Object

According to old label formerly attached, this is a Smith's Urethral speculum.

Materials and Finishes

Brass and ?plastic.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd, 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 914.

Brief Description

Two Fergusson's glass rectum specula with black coating and slantign opening at end. Flared viewing end.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass (coated).

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd, 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 915.

Brief Description

Three Fergusson's glass rectum specula with black coating and side opening. Flared viewing end.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass (coated).

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd, 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 915.

Brief Description

Bladder trocar by Arnold and Sons. Consists of trocar with handle, canula with positioning ring, and two probing attachments in handle compartment.

History of Object

It may be that this is a tent introducer (see Catalogue: Mayer and Meltzer, 1900. "A Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Hospital Requirements", p. 296, Fig. 5387) or just an exploring trocar (see Mayer and Meltzer, 1900, p. 346, Fig. 6181).

Materials and Finishes

Metal and wood.

References

Catalogue: Arnold and Sons, 1885. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments", p. 309, no. 922.

Brief Description

Perret's scoop and probe-ended director for lithotomy, from early 1800s, by Carter.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 881, no. 881/11.

Brief Description

Female urethral dilator (?or speculum) with 3 blades, featuring rotating handle which alters the aperture by extending a threaded rod.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. ?

Brief Description

Large lithotomy forceps for stone, with curved handle ends and straight blades.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 880, No. 880/9.

Brief Description

Lithotomy forceps for stone, with upwardly-curving blades.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 880, no. 880/4.

Brief Description

Lithotomy forceps for stone, with straight blades. Blades' inner grip contour has been incised by hand.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 880, No. 880/12.

Brief Description

Assortment of ten Liston's cylindrical sounds, for the bladder and urethra, with size 3 to 24 gauge. Curved near head, they have violin-shaped handles.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 771, no. 771/6.

Brief Description

Erichsen's male lithotomy sound, consisting of stem with angular curve near head, and bulbed point. Violin-shaped handle. Size 4.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 693, no. 3108.

Brief Description

Liston's cylindrical sound for bladder (?urethra) with bone-clad, drop-shaped handle.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal and bone.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 605, no. 2741.

Brief Description

Dilating sound for bladder and urethra, consisting of stem which angles near point; disc-shaped handle.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 604, no. 2735 for angle of curve.

Brief Description

Wheelhouse's staff for perineal section, consisting of crotchet hook at point of stem with groove along 2/3 of length; violin-shaped handle.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 628, no. 2860.

Brief Description

Straight sound for bladder and urethra, without handle. Battered; no longer straight.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

?Aluminium.

References

Brief Description

Group of 13 (8?), Liston's cylindrical dilating sound for bladder and urethra, gauge 1 to 10, with violin-shaped handle.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 605, no. 2741.

Brief Description

Rubber bladder catheter by Jaques, size 2. Has one-centimetre eyelet near tip.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Rubber.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 611, no. 2773.

Brief Description

Two rubber bladder catheters by Jaques. Has a half-centimetre eyelet near tip, and slightly flared end.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Rubber.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 611, no. 2773.

Brief Description

Rubber bladder catheter by Rüsch, called the "Robusta", size 10, has 0.8-centimetre eyelet near tip; flares slightly near end. Permanently tied.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Rubber.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 611, no. 2773.

Brief Description

Rubber bladder, Dowse's Retention catheter by Rüsch. Has loops and opening near tip, and slightly flared end.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Rubber.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 611, no. 2774.

Brief Description

Nargol bougie kit for the urethra, by Parke, Davis & Co. Consists of 23 bougies; a bellied; hard-rubber applicator; instruction sheet; and silver-on-black sliding box. Instruction sheet and box labelling.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Butter (cacao), silver oxide, rubber, paper (printed) and cardboard.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 600, no. 2718.

Brief Description

Hydrocele syringe plus small ascite trocar (plus canula fitting), in black leatherette case by Maw.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, bone, glass, synthetic, wood, leatherette, velvet and satin.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", pp. 962-3.

Brief Description

Cock's bladder trocar with 8-sided handle. Canula has spiral cut near tip for flexibility. Size 7 gauge.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 966, no. 4213.

Brief Description

Cock's bladder trocar with canula, and shaped and textured ebony handle.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal and ebony.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 966, no. 4214.

Brief Description

Two Pearse's curved bladder trocar with silver canula, 4-sided handle with concave sides. Size 9 gauge.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal and silver.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 966, no. 4215.

Brief Description

Sinclair's circumcision clamp by Arnold and Sons. Consists of two hinged arms which are adjusted by fly nut arrangement at other end, and scooped blades at centre.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 629, no. 2868.

Brief Description

Flushing lithotrite by American Cystoscope Makers Inc., consisting of pivoting scissor loop handles which slide crushing head. Also has stopcock channel for flushing.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Thompson's lithotrite by Mayer and Meltzer, with disc handle, and slide and screw crushing action. Graduated measurement "window" in side.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 691, no. 3101.

Brief Description

Three curved bladder catheters with solid head and wide eyelet, plus catheter plug. Handle has fin for grip.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 609, no. 2763.

Brief Description

Gauge 14 straight bladder catheter with solid head and wide eyelet, plus catheter plug. Handle has fin for grip.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 609, no. 2765.

Brief Description

Curved bladder catheter with solid head, gauge 24, and wide eyelet. Handle has fin for grip.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 609, no. 2762.

Brief Description

Two curved bladder catheters with solid head and wide eyelet on side, with fin on handle for grip. Gauges 25 and 27.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 609, no. 2762.

Brief Description

Straight bladder catheter with solid head and wide eyelet. Fin on handle for grip. Gauge 27.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 609, no. 2765.

Brief Description

Seven bladder and urethra dilating sounds with curved and bulbed end. Disc-shaped handle. Gauge numbers from 1 to 7.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 606, no. 2745.

Brief Description

Five Clutton's bladder and urethral sounds with curved head and violin-shaped handle by E.A.D.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Stainless steel.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 603, no. 2732.

Brief Description

Clutton's bladder and urethral sound with curved head, and violin-shaped handle, by Ramsay Reaby.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 603, no. 2732.

Brief Description

Three fitted-case sets of bladder and urethra catheters, most with fine catheter plugs. Eyelets on each side of solid end. Small loop handles. Leatherette case. Third set has silver-plated catheters. Item (.26) is probably a caustic catheter.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (silver plated)…

References

File: Correspondence File: Counsell, Dr. W.
Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 608, no. 2756 & 7, and p. 593, no. 2679.

Brief Description

Three fitted-case sets of bladder and urethra catheters, most with obturators, and also bottle fitted for oil. In fitted leatherette case.

History of Object

Items (.1) to (.7): five of the catheters were made in London, the sixth in Sheffield. All were made between 1881 and 1896.

Materials and Finishes

Metal (silver plated), wood, leatherette, glass, velvet and satin.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 593, no. 2679.

Brief Description

Thompson's modification of Civiale's urethrotome, consisting of a long-stem guide with short blade which is forced out at an angle by a knob near handle. In leatherette case.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 647, no. 2943.

Brief Description

Genito-urinary instrument set. Consists of urethral foreign body forceps, papillomata forceps, illuminating speulum, ?prostate resectoscope, and four long, fine urethral forceps. In large fitted box.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated), copper, brass, wire (coated and electrical), glass, filament, wood and ivory.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1936 (1938?). "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 800, no. 800/2.

Brief Description

Brass urethral aspirator by May & Son, consisting of barrel with plunger andn ozzle, plus long jointed attachment.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Brass and metal.

References

Brief Description

Brass urethral syringe consisting of barrel with plunger and nozzle, plus rubber-coated fabric tube with pierced fluid-introducing piece.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Brass and fabric (coated).

References

Brief Description

Urethral dilator (retractor?) whose arms are also catheters with eyelets.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Fergusson's glass rectal speculum with openingat side, with ?Vulcanite coating. In treen screw container.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass (coated), ?Vulcanite and wood (polished).

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 915, no. 3979.

Brief Description

Modified ?Judd-Masson's suprapubic prostatectomy speculum and retractor with ring handles and tooth adjustment.

History of Object

Could also possibly be a modified Winsbury-White autostatic perineal retractor, or modified Judd-Masson/Frank Kidd/Morson suprapubic prostatectomy retarctor.

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated).

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 818c, no. 818/15, or possibly p. 830A-B, no. 830/4, 830/1, 830.6.

Brief Description

Sponge-holder for bladder and urethra, with 3 prongs and loop handle.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated).

References

Catalogue: Arnold and Sons, 1885: p. 376, Fig. 1137.

Brief Description

Bladder and urethral dilating sound or cervical dilator; double-ended.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated).

References

Brief Description

Arnold and Sons' sponge-holder for bladder and urethra, with 2 prongs and loop handle.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated).

References

Catalogue: Arnold and Sons, 1885: p. 376, Fig. 1136

Brief Description

Set of three Liston's cylindrical dilating sound for bladder and urethra, fine and medium gauge, with tapered, wedge-shaped handle.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 605, no. 2741.

Brief Description

Clutton's male sound for stone in Lithotrity, size 7.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 901, no. 901/2 and 901/4.

Brief Description

Plated metal pan (for colostomy?). Oval base with half-cover and circular opening, and four attachment brackets (one broken), plus perforations near opening.

History of Object

If this was indeed used in assiciation with colostomy, it probably was strapped on to the patient's abdomen or thereabouts with circular opening at top and pressed against the incision, so that the pan was a reservoir for waste.

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated).

References

Interview: Attwood, Prof. H.D., 1987 08 24.

Brief Description

Ambard's or Ivon's hypobromite method apparatus for estimating blood urea, reading from 0 to 10cc at 15°C.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass and rubber.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 1454, no. 1454/1.

Brief Description

Thompson's lithotrite. Entire surface gilded with the excpetion of four knobs and the finial on the handle, which are of blued metal. Screw-type operation.

History of Object

Owned by Dr. William Lempriere.

Materials and Finishes

Steel (gilded and blued).

References

Correspondence between Prof. H.D. Attwood and Dr. D. Mackey, 22/5/89 to 6/6/89.
Catalogue: Allen and Hanbury's "Surgical Instruments", p. 615.

Brief Description

Thompson's lithotrite. Plain steel with exception of one piece gilded, and the four knobs and finial on handle, which are blued. Screw-type operation.

History of Object

Owned by Dr. William Lempriere.

Materials and Finishes

Steel (gilded and blued).

References

Correspondence between Prof. H.D. Attwood and Dr. D. Mackey, 22/5/89 to 6/6/89.
Catalogue: Allen and Hanbury's "Surgical Instruments", p. 615.

Brief Description

Civiale's lithortrite. Entire surface gilded except for four knobs and finial to handle, which are blued. Screw-type operation.

History of Object

Owned by Dr. William Lempriere.

Materials and Finishes

[not stated].

References

Correspondence between Prof. H.D. Attwood and Dr. D. Mackey, 22/5/89 to 6/6/89.
Catalogue: Arnold and Sons Catalogue (1902?), p. 953.

Brief Description

(?) Lvers calculus extractor, gilded. Has jaws with probe (?) between. Length of probe adjustable.

History of Object

Owned by Dr. William Lempriere.

Materials and Finishes

Steel (gilded).

References

Correspondence between Prof. H.D. Attwood and Dr. D. Mackey, 22/5/89 to 6/6/89.
Catalogue: Allen and Hanbury's "Surgical Instruments", p. 569.

Brief Description

Calculus extractor (Leroy D'Etoile's?), gilded with black wooden handle (ebony?). Small blade at end engaged when handle pushed.

History of Object

Owned by Dr. William Lempriere.

Materials and Finishes

Steel (gilded) and wood (ebony).

References

Correspondence between Prof. H.D. Attwood and Dr. D. Mackey, 22/5/89 to 6/6/89.
Catalogue: Allen and Hanbury's "Surgical Instruments", p. 568.

Brief Description

Glass ureameter with stand, two pipettes and corked opening tube. High levels of urea are associated with renal dysfunction.

History of Object

This ureameter 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 museum collection of documents and artefacts to the University of Melbourne in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Glass and cork.

References

Brief Description

Pollock's pile clamp - large clamp with screw-tightener.

History of Object

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

Materials and Finishes

Steel (nickel-plated).

References

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

Brief Description

Liston's bougie (bladder and urethra) with ebony handle.

History of Object

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

Materials and Finishes

Steel (nickel plate) and ebony.

References

Catalogue: "Surgical Instruments: A Reference List", Allen & Hanburys [year?]: p. 566.
See also registration numbers 3454 to 3477 (found in same location).

Brief Description

Scissor-action clamp with retaining screw.

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. 634. [similar items]
See also registration numbers 3454 to 3477 (found in same location).

Brief Description

Allingham's fistula scissors, with protrusion for director.

History of Object

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

Materials and Finishes

Steel.

References

Catalogue: Arnold and Sons [1902?]. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments", p. 978.
See also registration numbers 3454 to 3477 (found in same location).

Brief Description

Dilating tube used in tracheotomy operations, with fitting canula. Canula secured with small swivel. Separate linen securing tape.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Silver and linen.

References

Catalogue: Arnold and Sons 1885. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments", pp. 212-3; similar items.

Brief Description

Dilating tube used in tracheotomy operations, with fitting canula. Canula is secured with small swivel. Separate linen securing tape.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Silver and linen.

References

Catalogue: Arnold and Sons 1885. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments", pp. 212-3; similar items.

Brief Description

Glass urethral syringe, non-graduated, in box. Linen thread (?) seal on plunger (urethral).

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, rubber and linen (?).

References

Brief Description

Glass urethral syringe, non-graduated in box. Linen thread (?) seal on plunger.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, rubber and linen (?).

References

Brief Description

Rubber catheter.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Rubber.

References

Brief Description

Three Lister's bladder sounds.

History of Object

Owned by Dr. J.F. Rutter.

Materials and Finishes

Steel (chrome-plated).

References

Brief Description

Two Lister's bladder sounds.

History of Object

Owned by Dr. J.F. Rutter.

Materials and Finishes

Steel (nickel-plated).

References

Brief Description

Two Lister's bladder sounds.

History of Object

Owned by Dr. J.F. Rutter.

Materials and Finishes

Steel (nickel-plated).

References

Brief Description

Lister's bladder sound.

History of Object

Owned by Dr. J.F. Rutter.

Materials and Finishes

Steel (nickel-plated).

References

Brief Description

Urethral catheter. Consists of three moving parts, none of which are removable. Oval section.

History of Object

Owned by Dr. Michael Lolagis.

Materials and Finishes

Metal (silver-plated?).

References

Brief Description

Set of 12 cylindrical dilating sounds, in stainless steel with bulbous head, for male urethra. Fine to large gauge with both English and French catheter sizes, stamped into the head of each sound. Original stainless steel case with set.

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

Stainless steel.

References

Catalogue: Allen and Hanburys, 1930. "Surgical Instruments, Appliances and Hospital Equipment". p.341-3.

Brief Description

Set of twelve stainless steel catheters, for male urethra, with loop handles and eyelets at the curved tip; fine catheter plug. Catheter gauge size stamped into circular head ofplugs. Black leather, purple velvet-lined instrument case included with set, which was owned by Sir George Syme.

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

Stainless steel, leather, wood, velvet, ink and mother-of-pearl.

References

Catalogue: Arnold and Sons, 1895. "Instrument Catalogue". London. p.548.

Brief Description

Maisonneuve's Urethrotome in stainless steel, with three blades, stiffening rod, two guides and metal attachment, in wooden instrument case.

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.

Item originally donated by Dr. C. Salter of Ballarat.

Materials and Finishes

Wood, metal and ink.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd. 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances". p.862.

Brief Description

Barnard Holt's stricture divulsor or dilator for the male urethra. Stainless steel stricture divulsor and three graduated stilettes with moulded vulcanite grips in black leather and blue velvet-lined instrument case.

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

Stainless steel, vulcanite, leather and velvet.

References

Book: Murphy, L. 1972. "The History of Urology." Charles C. Thomas Publisher, p.467.

Brief Description

Male urethral syringe consisting of glass nozzle and barrel, rubber piston, bakerlite-ringed plunger and stopper with finger grips.

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, bakerlite and rubber.

References

Catalogue Allen & Hanburys Ltd. c.1900, "Surgical Instruments". p.605.

Brief Description

Urethral syringe consisting of glass nozzle, barrel and plunger, with cotton piston and cork stopper.

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, cotton and cork.

References

Catalogue: Arnold and Sons, 1895. "Instrument Catalogue". p.622.

Brief Description

Urethral (?) syringe with vulcanite nozzle, stopper and plunger, and graduated glass barrel. Long cylindrical nozzle has screw-on "thread" markings for probably attachment to urethral catheter.

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

Vulcanite and glass.

References

Catalogue: Arnold and Sons, 1885. "Instrument Catalogue". London, p.436 (no diagram).

Brief Description

Urethral syringe consisting of glass barrel with bulbous nozzle, glass plunger, cotton piston and cork stopper; leather-covered cylindrical case.

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 and cotton.

References

Brief Description

Glass ureameter with stand, pipette with metric scale and attached stopcock. High levels of urea are associated with renal dysfunction.

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 and metal.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances". London. p.1445.

Brief Description

Flexible bougie eletrode in round metal case with twelve detachable metal ends attached to wheel and spoke. Fitting sizes engraved on ends and central disk. Used for treatment of urethral stricture. Electrode would attach to battery source.

History of Object

Donated by School of Physiotherapy, LaTrobe University. Originally part of collection given to the Lincoln Institute School of Physiotherapy by Harrow Morgan (physiotherapist). May have belonged to Dr L.T. Wedlick.

Materials and Finishes

Metal and insulation.

References

Catalogue: Allen and Hanburys, Ltd. London. (n.d.) No. 9963.

Brief Description

Female urethral dilating speculum in two parts. The outer part consists of a hollow, conically-shaped fenestrated brass casing. The inner section consists of a short conically-shaped speculum with a turned handle at one end and a blunt point at the other end. Made of black vulcanite and formed in one piece.

History of Object

Loan item: Barrie Thompson collection.

Materials and Finishes

Brass and vulcanite.

References

Brief Description

Silver suture consisting of 5 parts: a needle, handle, holder and reel with wire "thread". Suture has a curved hollow silver needle which is attached to the shank by a screw mechanism. The shank is also made of silver and is hollow. The shank is screwed into a turned ebonite handle which can also be unscrewed and separated into two parts. Inside the wooden handle rests a brass reel wound with wire. The wire passes down the inside of the handle through a small hole, through the shank and out through the needle.

History of Object

Loan item: Barrie Thompson collection.

Materials and Finishes

Silver, ebonite, brass and wire.

References

Brief Description

Angular fistula knife with a flat pointed balde at an obtuse angle to the shank; has a flat eight-sided ebonite handle.

History of Object

One of a set of three.

Loan item: Barrie Thompson collection.

Materials and Finishes

Silver (?) and ebonite.

References

Brief Description

Fistula director with a long grooved directing shaft ending in a point and a flat handle separated down the centre by a 3mm gap.

History of Object

Loan item: Barrie Thompson collection.

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated).

References