Polystan Sponge No. 1

Maker
Ferrosan A/S (estab. 1947)
Date
Circa 1950-1960
 Description
Polystan sponge and product box with two opaque plastic discs. The Polystan sponge was used in thoracoplasty operations prior to the introduction of Streptomycin for tuberculosis.

Object detail

Maker
Date
Circa 1950-1960
Medium
polythene and other plastic, cardboard and ink
Measurements
box 11.1 x 11 x 8.2 cm
Accession Number
MHM04005
Credit line
Gift of AMA Victoria, 2011
Inscriptions
name/inscriptions ▫ printed on box: 'One/Polystan/Sponge/No. 1 conical segment/Filling material in thoracoplasty./Polystan (polythene) has no foreign body effect./To be boiled in water before application./Patent applied for./Made in Denmark by A/S Ferrosan, Manufacturing...'
Object Type
equipment
Named Collection
AMA Victoria
Medical History Museum Category
Medical Specialties
Museum
Medical History Museum

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