Liston-type amputation knife, Surrey, England, 1980

Made:: 1980 in Mitcham

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.

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Category:: Surgery

Object Number:: 1981-785

Materials:: complete, steel (stainless)

Measurements:: undefined

type:: amputation knife

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furnishing and equipment
tools & equipment
surgical equipment
surgical instrument
surgical knife

credit:: Downs Surgical

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