Micro-6 TM Ureteroscope MR-6

Made:
1980-1989
Micro-6 TM Ureteroscope MR-6  formed 3 mm scope including light

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Micro-6 TM Ureteroscope MR-6 formed 3 mm scope including light
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Micro-6 TM Ureteroscope MR-6 3 mm scope including light source channel, irrigating channel and operating channel, complete with light source cable in carrycase by Circon ACMI, United States, 1980s

A ureteroscope is inserted into the urethra, which carries urine outside the body, and into the bladder and then intro the ureter. This helps the urologist perfoming the procedure to detect any kidney stones. Sometimes instruments can be passed down the scope to treat any problems.

This instrument was owned by Mr John Wickham (1927-2017), who specialised in urology and was one of his favourties. He was one of the first cohort in the United Kingdom to carry out and champion keyhole surgery for its patient and surgeon benefits. He coined the phrase minimally invasive surgery and set up the Society of Minimally Invasive Therapy in 1989. Since 2000, SMIT is the Society for Medical Innovation and Technology and continues to bring together surgeons, medics, engineers and medical device developers. John was also among the first to used robotic assisted surgery in his work and introduced shock wave therapy for kidney stones to the United Kingdom.

Details

Category:
Surgery
Object Number:
2016-438
Materials:
plastic, metal and fibre optics
Measurements:
overall: 181 mm x 762 mm x 104 mm,
type:
ureteroscope
credit:
Wickham, John

Parts

Micro-6 TM Ureteroscope MR-6

Micro-6 TM Ureteroscope MR-6

Micro-6 TM Ureteroscope MR-6, 3 mm scope, Circon ACMI, United States, 1980s

Measurements:
overall: 55 mm x 480.3 mm x 65 mm, .18 kg
Materials:
plastic and metal
Object Number:
2016-438/1
type:
surgery
Light source cable for Micro-6 TM Ureteroscope MR-6 formed 3 mm scope

Light source cable for Micro-6 TM Ureteroscope MR-6 formed 3 mm scope

Micro-6 TM Ureteroscope MR-6 light source cable, Circon ACMI, United States, 1980s

Measurements:
overall: 2000 mm 17.5 mm, .24 kg
Materials:
plastic , metal and fibre optics
Object Number:
2016-438/2
type:
cable
Bottle of Endo fog

Bottle of Endo fog

A bottle of Endo fog made by Anago Inc. stored in the Micro-6 TM Ureteroscope MR-6 carry case, Circon ACMI, United States, 1980s

Measurements:
overall: 53.2 mm 16 mm,
Materials:
plastic and liquid
Object Number:
2016-438/4
type:
bottle
Card for Micro-6 TM Ureteroscope MR-6

Card for Micro-6 TM Ureteroscope MR-6

Identifying card for Micro-6 TM Ureteroscope MR-6 formed 3 mm scope found in carrycase by Circon ACMI, United States, 1980s

Measurements:
overall: 0 mm x 75.5 mm x 41 mm,
Materials:
cardboard
Object Number:
2016-438/5
type:
Carry case for Micro-6 TM Ureteroscope MR-6

Carry case for Micro-6 TM Ureteroscope MR-6

Carrycase for Micro-6 TM Ureteroscope MR-6 formed 3 mm scope including light source channel, irrigating channel and operating channel, complete with light source cable, Circon ACMI, United States, 1980s

Measurements:
overall: 120 mm x 770 mm x 190 mm, 1.9 kg
Materials:
metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
2016-438/6
type:
case - container