Watson Cheyne Dissector
Watson Cheyne type dissector type, 5", made by Downs Surgical Ltd and Mayer & Phelps Ltd, Mitcham, Surrey, England
This instrument is used to help separate and remove plaque build up in the arteries. One end has a probe and the other has and elevator or lifting tip. Plaque is a fatty build up which can narrow and block blood flow in the arteries. It can be caused by being older, smoking, high blood pressure or high cholesterol and sometimes family members may all have the condition.
Surgeons worked with instrument makers to develop tools, often naming them after themselves. Sir William Watson Cheyne (1852-1932) was a Scottish surgeon and bateriologist. He worked alongside Joseph Lister, founder of antisepsis, and adopted his techniques.
Details
- Category:
- Surgery
- Object Number:
- 1979-239/15
- Materials:
- steel (metal), plastic (unidentified) and paper (fibre product)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 10 mm x 128 mm x 6 mm, .019 kg
- type:
- surgical instrument
- credit:
- Downs Surgical Limited
