Liston-type amputation knife, Surrey, England, 1980

Liston amputation knife by Down Surgical, Mitcham, 1980

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Liston amputation knife by Down Surgical, Mitcham, 1980
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Liston amputation knife by Down Surgical, Mitcham, 1980

Robert Liston (1797-1847), a Scottish surgeon, invented this type of amputation knife. Liston knives have two different edges on the blade, which improves efficiency during operations – Liston was renowned for his speed and precision. Made by Downs Surgical Ltd., from stainless steel, the knife could easily be sterilised, without rusting and used in aseptic surgery.

Details

Category:
Surgery
Object Number:
1981-785
Materials:
steel (stainless) and complete
Measurements:
overall: 6 mm x 301 mm x 21 mm, 0.138 kg
depth: 24mm
height: 11mm
weight: 0.14kg
weight: 0.30865lbs
width: 305mm
type:
amputation knife
credit:
Downs Surgical