Liston-type amputation knife, Surrey, England, 1980
- maker:
- Downs Surgical Limited
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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
