Basil Hall's ovariotomy clamp, 1910-1920.
- maker:
- Down Brothers
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Basil Hall's ovariotomy clamp, for Wertheim's operation, nickel-plated steel, by Down Bros. of London, 1910 to 1920
This instrument is composed of nickel-plated steel and was manufactured by Down Bros. of London. Basil Hall designed this clamp to be used during ovariotomy operations of the type devised by Ernst Wertheim (1864-1920) of Vienna. The operation was first undertaken in 1906, and involved the removal of the uterus and all its appendages. It was developed to treat patients with cervical cancer.
Details
- Category:
- Surgery
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A613629
- Materials:
- steel, nickel-plated
- type:
- clamps, ovariotomy
- credit:
- Down Bros Limited
