Liston-type artery forceps, London, England, 1831-1870
- maker:
- Weiss, John
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LicenseListon artery forceps, steel, by Weiss of London
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Liston artery forceps, steel, by Weiss of London, mid 19th century
Artery forceps are used as a clamp to stop bleeding during surgery. This type of forceps was invented by Robert Liston (1794-1847), an English surgeon famous for his speed and skill in surgery. They are often referred to as “bulldog” forceps.
Details
- Category:
- Surgery
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A600303
- Materials:
- steel
- Measurements:
-
length 139 mm
width 13 mm
height 12 mm
- type:
- artery forceps
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