Key's hernia director

Made:
1831-1890 in London
maker:
Weiss, John
Key's hernia director, also used in supra-pubic lithotomy

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Key's hernia director, also used in supra-pubic lithotomy
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Key's hernia director, also used in supra-pubic lithotomy, curved blade with nedian groove and flat handle, steel, by Weiss, c.1860

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A121996
Materials:
steel (metal) and complete
Measurements:
overall: 14 mm x 160 mm,
credit:
Saint, Capt. P