Maisonneuve's urethrotome in wooden case.
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Object numberHC.I.2.67
TitleMaisonneuve's urethrotome in wooden case.
CreatorDown Bros
DescriptionMaisonneuve's urethrotome in wooden case. The urethrotome is passed through the stricture and the blade opened forward, cutting through the stricture. The end of the urethrotome unscrews to reveal a thread which can be attached to a filiform bougie or whip, to guide the operator through the correct passage. The box has a plaque on the top 'Mr H Wade' and the instrument name on the edge 'Urethrotome Maissoneuve's, it also has a number 20. One instrument has the makers mark 'Down Bros, London' inscribed.
Production placeLondon
Production date 1900 - 1940
Production periodTwentieth century
Object nameUrethrotome, Maissoneuve's, in case
Object categoryINSTRUMENT
Dimensions
- Box Height: 5 cm
Length: 32.2 cm
Width: 8 cm