Arc for Leksell Stereotactic System, Sweden, 1992-1999

Made:
1992-1999 in Sweden
1999-981, Arc for Leksell Stereotactic System, c1997. 1999-982, Frame for Leksell Stereotactic System, c1997. Full 1999-981, Arc for Leksell Stereotactic System, c1997. 1999-982, Frame for Leksell Stereotactic System, c1997. Detail Group shot of 1999-982 Mounting frame for 'Leksell Stereotactic System' cranial measuring instrument by Elekta

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1999-981, Arc for Leksell Stereotactic System, c1997. 1999-982, Frame for Leksell Stereotactic System, c1997. Full
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1999-981, Arc for Leksell Stereotactic System, c1997. 1999-982, Frame for Leksell Stereotactic System, c1997. Detail
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Group shot of 1999-982 Mounting frame for 'Leksell Stereotactic System' cranial measuring instrument by Elekta
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Graduated arc for 'Leksell Stereotactic System' cranial measuring instrument by Elekta Instrument AB, Sweden, 1992-99.

Brain surgery requires precise and careful incisions so as not to unnecessarily damage parts of the surrounding tissue. This apparatus is used to accurately pinpoint areas of the brain. Known as the Leksell Stereotactic System, the apparatus is named after its inventor, Lars Leksell (who developed the device in 1949). Leksell also set up the company Elektra Instruments AB, which made and donated this apparatus to the Science Museum’s collections. It is shown here with the frame for the system (1999-982).

Details

Category:
Surgery
Object Number:
1999-981
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy), nickel plated, plastic (unidentified) and stainless steel
Measurements:
overall: 235 mm x 510 mm x 280 mm, 1.725kg
type:
stereotaxic apparatus
taxonomy:
  • furnishing and equipment
  • tools & equipment
  • surgical equipment
credit:
Elekta Instrument AB