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.
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- Category:
- Surgery
- Object Number:
- 1981-785
- Materials:
- complete and steel (stainless)
- Measurements:
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- type:
- amputation knife
- taxonomy:
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- furnishing and equipment
- tools & equipment
- surgical equipment
- surgical instrument
- surgical knife
- credit:
- Downs Surgical
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