64 - Surgical and Medical Specialties - Gastro-intestinal - Medical History Museum Guide to Records

Series 64 - Surgical and Medical Specialties - Gastro-intestinal

Inventory Listing

MHM01610	Tube: stomach tube, consisting of rubber length and head	Image >>
	Brief Description Stomach tube, consisting of rubber length with metal introductory head. Other attachments missing. History of Object Lyoin's duodenal tube for fractional gastric analysis. Materials and Finishes Rubber and metal. References Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938; p. 502B, no. 50216. Creator Not known Date range c. 1900 Quantity 1 item (95.0 x Ø0.8 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM01610 Series 64
MHM02229	Clip: curved cross-action towel clip, 3½" Stamped in "Stainless" and "LONDONMADE" and logo: a banner reading "SURG" diagonally across a shield.	Image >>
	Brief Description Curved cross-action towel clip, 3½" in length. History of Object Came in plain metal tin with label, "A.P. Needles". Used in gastro-intestinal operations. Materials and Finishes Stainless steel. References Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 1129, no. 68/9. Creator Not known Date range c. 1950 Quantity 1 item (1.9 x 8.7 x 2.4 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM02229 Series 64
MHM02250	Button: Murphy's button (assortment of 4) and introducer	Image >>
	Brief Description Assortment of four, Murphy's button for lateral or end-to-end approximation with introducer cylinder. History of Object Used for intestinal operations. Materials and Finishes Metal. References Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 873, no. 3813. File: Correspondence File: Penfold, Campbell. Creator Not known Date range c. 1900 Quantity 12 items ([largest item] 2.1 x Ø3.7 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM02250 Series 64
MHM02251	Ring: Dexon biofragmentable anatomosis ring Trademark, "VALTRAC" introducer.	Image >>
	Brief Description Dexon biofragmentable anatomosis ring (or descendant of Murphy's button) with "Valtrac" introducer, by Davis-Geck. History of Object Used for intestinal operations. Materials and Finishes Dexon and plastic. References File: Correspondence File: "Penfold, Campbell." Creator Penfold, Campbell Date range 1987 Quantity 2 items (item 1 [ring]: 1.8 x Ø3.1 cm; item 2 [introducer]: 1.8 x 16.5 x 2.5 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM02251 Series 64
MHM02660	Bobbin: Robson's decalcified bone bobbin (2)	Image >>
	Brief Description Two Robson's decalcified bone bobbins; two small sizes with wide opening. History of Object Materials and Finishes Bone (decalcified). References Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 872, no. 3811; see also no. 3 and no. 5. Creator Angus, W. R. Date range c. 1906 Quantity 1 item (3.7 x Ø2.3 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM02660 Series 64
MHM03602	Forceps: intestine clamp forceps (2) Stamped on both pairs, "STILLE/SWEDEN" in maker's mark, with star symbol.	Image >>
	Brief Description Kocher's intestine clamp forceps (2 pairs). One pair has rubber sheathing on blades; both have long, spinrgy, slightly curved blades, and a ratchet-type mechanism to keep tension. History of Object Owned by Dr. J.F. Rutter. Materials and Finishes Steel and rubber. References Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 1106. Creator Rutter, Dr. J.F. Quantity 2 items ([both] [length] 27.5 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM03602 Series 64
MHM04433	Murphy's button	Image >>
	Brief Description "Murphy's" button used for end-to-end approximation in intestinal surgery. History of Object From Harold Attwood's collection. Materials and Finishes Metal. References Catalogue: Allen & Hanburys (nd), p. 652, no. 4089. Creator Attwood, Alan Date range c. 1900 Quantity 1 item (1.4 x Ø1.6 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM04433 Series 64

Published by the Centre for the Study of Health and Society, December 2004
Listed by Ann Brothers, Kate Naughton, Louise Murray, Jessica Lo and Jessie Borrelle
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