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Lithotrity set, complete, metal instruments by Charriere of Paris, felt lined wooden case with light canvas covering, c.1850
Lithotrity is a procedure where a stone in the bladder is crushed into pieces small enough to be passed out when the patient urinates. This procedure was first performed in the early 1800s. This eighteen-piece instrument set contains all the necessary equipment, including four lithotrities with keys to move the arms of the forceps, catheters and a scoop. The set was made by Charrière, a surgical instrument maker based in Paris, France.
Large syringe, by Charriere, with separate nozzle and caps, c.1850
Lithotrite, steel, by Charriere of Paris, c.1850, with separate handle, Caudmont's
2 lithotrites, steel, by Charriere of Paris, c.1850
2 lithotrites, steel, by Charriere of Paris, c.1850
4 lithotomy catheters, steel, plated, French, c.1850
Lithotomy staff, median groove, by Galante of Paris, plated steel, c.1850
Irrigating catheter, steel, plated, by Charriere of Paris, c.1850
Stricture dilator, steel, by Mathieu of Paris, c.1850
Luer calculus extractor, plated steel, by Charriere of Paris, c.1850
Lithotrite, steel, plated, by Mathieu of Paris, c.1850
Leroy D'Etoille urethral scoop, plated steel, probably French, c.1850
Felt lined wooden case with light canvas covering for lithotomy set, complete, by Charriere of Paris, c.1850
