Uterine dressing forceps

Description
Shaped like a scissor but instead of blades, it is designed to pinch. Strength of pinch can be adjusted using adjustable clips at the handle. Part of a collection of surgical equipment used by Dr Raymond Edward Street.

Object detail

Medium
stainless steel
Measurements
24.8 cm (length), 7 cm (width of handle)
Accession Number
MHM2012.577
Credit line
Gift of Dr Edward Street, 2012
Object Type
Medical History Museum Category

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