Accession Number

1978.6.10

Collection

University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection

Category

Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts

Classification

Neurology

Physical Examination

MeSH Heading

Neurologic Examination -- instrumentation

Neurology -- instrumentation

Reflex -- instrumentation

MM= Percussion Aid -- hammer

Description

Berliner percussion hammer with flattened metal handled and removable "Tomahawk" pattern black rubber striking head.

Number Of Parts

1

Provenance

Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Mrs. K. W. Sheath; belonged to her brother, Dr. Wade, who graduated from the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine Class of 1932.

Dates

1910

1930

circa 1910-1930

Material

metal: silver

rubber: black

Inscriptions

On handle, a company logo that looks like a "Z" with a curved line over it.

Permanent Location

Storage Room 0010

0010-F4-1

Dimension Notes

Length 16.8 cm x Width 5.4 cm

Condition Remarks

Some spots of rust; metal chipped on head; company logo slightly worn.

Copy Type

Original

Reference Types

Book

Reference Comments

Kny-Scheerer Catalogue, 1915

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Accession Number

997002149

Collection

Queen's University Faculty of Medicine Collection

Category

Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts

Classification

Physical Examination

Neurologic Examination -- instrumentation

Reflex -- instrumentation

MM= Percussion Aid – hammer

Neurology -- instrumentation

Description

Small mallet-like instrument which has two hemispherical black rubber striking surfaces, each of different sizes, on opposite ends; brush and needle accessories self-store in black handle.

Number Of Parts

1

Provenance

Collected by Dr. A. A. Travill for Queen's Faculty of Medicine.

Dates

1900

1920

circa 1900-1920

Material

metal: silver

rubber: black

Permanent Location

Storage Room 0010

0010-F4-1

Copy Type

Original

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Accession Number

993004214 a-f

Collection

Dr. C. M. Bracken Collection

Category

Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts

Classification

Neurology

Physical Examination

MeSH Heading

Neurologic Examination -- instrumentation

Reflex -- instrumentation

MM= Percussion Aid -- hammer

Description

Small mallet-like instrument which has two hemispherical rubber striking surfaces, each of different sizes, on opposite ends; brush and needle accessories self-store in handle.

Number Of Parts

6

Part Names

a - hammer body - Size: Length 9.0 cm. x Width 6.3 cm. x Depth 1.7 cm.

b - handle - Size: Length 9.3 cm. x Diam. 1.4 cm.

c - handle - Size: Length 3.3 cm. x Diam. 0.7 cm.

d - brush - Size: Length 4.3 cm. x Diam. 1.3 cm.

e - rubber tip (small) - Size: Length 0.7 cm. x Diam. 1.6 cm.

f - rubber tip ( large) - Size: Length 1.0 cm. x Diam. 1.8 cm.

Provenance

Belonged to Dr. C. M. Bracken.

Dates

1940

1963

circa 1940-1963

Date Remarks

From Miltex catalogue

Material

metal: silver

rubber: black

Permanent Location

Storage Room 0010

0010-F4-1

Condition Remarks

# 2: (b) handle shows areas where the chroming has worn off; #3: chrome plating is peeling

Reference Types

Book

Reference Comments

"Miltex Instrument Company Illustrated Catalogue", #MX1-220, p. 9

Exhibit History

Hall of Honour - Bracken Exhibit

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Accession Number

1984.10.4

Collection

University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection

Category

Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts

Classification

Neurology

MeSH Heading

Neurologic Examination

Neurology

Description

Wooden box containing a chrome two-legged, hinged instrument with a scale (resembles calipers); one leg ends in a point and the other is blunt; box is lined with pink velvet; also contains four pins with coloured heads.

Part Names

box - Size: Length 15.2 cm x Width 7.0 cm x Depth 2.5 cm

instrument - Size: Length 13.3 cm x Width 14.0 cm

Provenance

Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Mrs. C. A. McRae; used by Dr. C. A. McRae, G.P. in Thornhill, Ont. 1930s-1983.

Maker

J. F. Hartz

Site Made (Country)

Germany

Dates

1950

1960

circa 1950-1960

Material

metal: silver

fabric: pink

wood (?)

Permanent Location

Storage Room 0010

0010-F4-1

Copy Type

Original

Research Facts

An instrument used to measure tactile sensibility by finding the distance that must separate two points pressed against the skin before they can be discriminated as two distinct sensual receptors.

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Accession Number

004009001 a-n

Collection

Correctional Services of Canada Museum Collection

Category

Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts

Classification

Neurology

MeSH Heading

Electroencephalography

Neurology -- instrumentation

Description

Portable mobile stainless steel electroencephalograph machine model MEB-INT with large rubber wheels; capable of taking sixteen measurements at once and has a faceplate with mulitple colour coded tiny buttons and dials in rows for each measurement; table-top section beneath the faceplate acts as a printer, pulling paper from a compartment beneath and sending it through a series of recording needles which record the brain waves; metal attachable (b) which hangs off the left side and catches the printed chart paper; sitting inside the tray is a stack of used paper (c); box full of unused paper in the compartment (d); metal plate (e) which covers the ink cartridges which is currently unattached; five electrodes (f-j) (three orange, one black, and one gray), and two portable electrode boards (k-l), which appear to be later than the rest of the machine; the boards are plastic boxes with gray cords; thin yellow plastic pen or pointer like device (m) and a grey printer cable (n) that plugs into INPUT socket on side of machine.

Number Of Parts

14

Part Names

a - electroencephalograph

b - tray

c - used paper

d - unused paper in box

e - plate (ink cover)

f - electrode

g - electrode

h - electrode

i - electrode

j - electrode

k - electrode board

l - electrode board

m - yellow pointer

n - printer cable

Provenance

Owned and used at the Kingston Penitentiary Hospital; it was transferred to the Penitentiary Museum in November 2000 after it was deemed obsolete.

Maker

Grass Instruments Co.

Site Made (City)

Quincy

Site Made (State)

Massachusetts

Site Made (Country)

United States of America

Dates

1974

1995

circa 1974-1995

Date Remarks

The date "March 1974" is stamped on a plate on the side; the electrodes are from the 1990s, there are dates on them; the boards appear to be later as well.

Material

metal: silver; green

plastic: white; blue; orange; yellow; black; silver; yellow

rubber: orange; black; gray

paper: white

Inscriptions

"GRASS ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPH MODEL 8-16" on the front of the face along with various dial and button information and safety information; "March 1974" stamped on a plate on the left side; the electrodes have dates on them, they are either Sept 1991 or May 1994; the mini-electrode boards have "MINI ELECTRODE BOARD // GRASS INST. CO // QUINCY MASS. U.S.A. // MODEL // MEB-INT" on them

Permanent Location

Storage Room W1

W1 - Floor

Dimension Notes

a - Length 76.0 cm x Width 65.5 cm x Depth 117.0 cm

b - Length 38.5 cm x Width 31.0 cm x Depth 25.7 cm

c - Length 36.0 cm x Width 30 cm x Depth 0.5 cm

d - Length 38.0 cm x Width 32.0 cm x Depth 10.0 cm

e - Length 41.0 cm x Width 10.0 cm x Depth 1.0 cm

f - Length 28.5 cm x Diam. 0.3 cm

g - Length 28.5 cm x Diam. 0.3 cm

h - Length 28.5 cm x Diam. 0.3 cm

i - Length 28.5 cm x Diam. 0.3 cm

j - Length 28.5 cm x Diam. 0.3 cm

k - Length 57.0 cm x Width 8.3 cm x Depth 2.7 cm

l - Length 57.0 cm x Width 8.3 cm x Depth 2.7 cm

m - Length 11.2 cm x Diam. 0.5 cm

n - Length 435.0 cm x Width 6.0 cm x Depth 5.5 cm

Condition Remarks

The ink from the printer has leaked and run over parts of the machine body and face; there is some staining; the tray is badly deformed and will not securely attached; there is a plastic hinged plate which covers the pens on the machine that is coming off because the hinge is bent out of shape.

Reference Types

Internet

Reference Comments

Internet: "The Bakken Library and Museum"

Exhibit History

On exhibit at Musée de la civilisation de Québec 13 March 2017 - 30 March 2018

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Accession Number

1982.5.14 a-k

Collection

University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection

Category

Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts

Classification

Neurology

MeSH Heading

Electroencephalography

Neurology -- instrumentation

Description

Ten rolled-up EEG leads--wires with scalp needles attached--and a cardboard box.

Number Of Parts

11

Provenance

Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Dr. J. W. Scott.

Dates

1940

1960

circa 1940-1960

Material

plastic: red

metal: silver

cardboard: beige

Inscriptions

Hand-printed on top of box: "DR. SCOTT'S // EEG // LEADS"

Permanent Location

Storage Room 0010

0010-F4-1

Condition Remarks

#2: plastic cracking, revealing thread and wire

Copy Type

Original

Less detail

Accession Number

1973.6.5

Collection

University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection

Category

Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts

Classification

Neurology

Physical Examination

MeSH Heading

Neurologic Examination -- instrumentation

Reflex -- instrumentation

MM= Percussion Aid -- hammer

Description

Hammer has a tubluar black rubber head and a flat metal handle.

Number Of Parts

1

Provenance

Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Mrs. Kenneth E. Perfect for her husband, Dr. Kenneth E. Perfect..

Dates

1890

1910

circa 1890-1910

Material

rubber: black

metal: grey

Permanent Location

Storage Room 0010

0010-F4-1

Dimension Notes

Length 18.0 cm x Width 5.0 cm

Condition Remarks

Rubber is extremely brittle.

Copy Type

Original

Research Facts

Assorted instruments from the office of the donor's late husband, Dr. Kenneth E. Perfect; a few, such as the stethoscope, may have belonged to his father.

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Accession Number

1982.5.13 a-d

Collection

University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection

Category

Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts

Classification

Neurology

MeSH Heading

Neurologic Examination

Neurology

Description

A wooden box (d) has instrument mounted in it, which has a dial and several switches; there are two leads (a,b) and a spare fuse (c).

Number Of Parts

4

Provenance

Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Dr. J. W. Scott.

Maker

Electro-Medical Laboratory, Inc.

Site Made (City)

Holliston

Site Made (State)

Massachusetts

Site Made (Country)

United States of America

Dates

1940

1970

circa 1940-1970

Material

wood: brown

plastic: black; white

metal: silver

Inscriptions

Painted on bottom of box: "Room 206, Dept. of Physiology, U of T"

Permanent Location

Storage Room 0010

0010-F4-1

Copy Type

Original

Research Facts

For detection of sweating in nerve damage.

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Accession Number

997024001 a-d

Collection

Kingston General Hospital Collection

Category

Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts

Classification

Neurology

MeSH Heading

Neurology -- instrumentation

Epilepsy

Seizures

Description

A photo stimulator consisting of (a) removable flash lamp, attached to adjustable horizontal rod supported by (b) vertically adjustable stand with triangular cast iron base; lamp connects to (c) control unit by electrical cord with specialized five-prong plug; control unit has vents on two sides, rubber feet and metal supporting stand; control unit sides have various outlets; electrical cord with plug is attached to control unit; (d) external monitor cable attaches to control unit via two-pronged metal connector.

Number Of Parts

4

Part Names

a - flash lamp - Size: Length 28.0 cm x Width 14.5 cm x Depth 14.0 cm

b - stand - Size: Length 131.5 cm x Width 79.0 cm x Depth 36.0 cm

c - control unit - Size: Length 24.8 cm x Width 20.2 cm x Depth 18.8 cm

d - external monitor cable - Size: Length 245.0 cm x Width 2.0 cm x Depth 2.0 cm

Provenance

Donated by Kingston General Hospital via Graeme McKay

Maker

Grass Medical Instruments

Site Made (City)

Quincy

Site Made (State)

Massachusetts

Site Made (Country)

United States of America

Dates

1965

1975

circa 1965-1975

Date Remarks

Date based on appearance of artifact

Material

metal: silver, black, grey

plastic: grey, black, yellow, translucent

rubber: black

Inscriptions

Imprinted on flash lamp end: "HEYCO"; printed on sticker affixed to stand: "ATLAS SOUND"; printed on face of control unit: "GRASS PS22 // PHOTO // STIMULATOR // MODEL PS22 A // SERIAL"; imprinted on the end of connector of external monitor cable: "HEYCO".

Permanent Location

Storage Room W1

W1-2-2

Condition Remarks

Flash lamp is scratched on handle and paint has minor chipping; horizontal rod, shaft and base of stand are rusted; plastic coating on electrical cord is cracked at joint of control unit; control unit top has minor stains; otherwise control unit is very good; external monitor cable is stained.

Copy Type

Original

Reference Types

Book

Reference Comments

"The Effect of Photo-Stimulation on the Autonomic Nervous System As Measured by Entrainment Ratios of Heart Rate Variability" by Julie Penick, 2003, pages 58-62.

Research Facts

Used as diagnostic tool for epilepsy and other seizure disorders and for light therapy. Stand has been assembled from various parts. Flash lamp and control unit have different manufacturer than stand.

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Accession Number

E20.008

Collection

Education Collection

Category

Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts

Classification

Neurology

Physical Examination

MeSH Heading

Physical Examination

Neurologic Examination -- instrumentation

Reflex -- instrumentation

MM= Percussion Aid – hammer

Neurology -- instrumentation

Description

Metal percussion hammer with a flat handle and a screw-on head with a rubber tip.

Number Of Parts

1

Maker

George Tiemann & Co.

Dates

1910

1930

Circa 1910-1930

Material

metal: silver

rubber: black

Inscriptions

Engraved on head: "TIEMANN & CO"

Permanent Location

Storage Room 2002

2002-

Length

15.0 cm

Width

6.0 cm

Depth

1.7 cm

Unit Of Measure

centimeters

Condition Remarks

minor scratching on metal

Copy Type

original

Research Facts

Used to test reflexes by striking the knee

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Accession Number

E20.034

Collection

Education Collection

Category

Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts

Classification

Neurology

MeSH Heading

Physical Examination

Neurologic Examination -- instrumentation

Reflex -- instrumentation

MM= Percussion -- hammer

Description

Percussion hammer with a chrome handle and an orange rubber triangular head.

Number Of Parts

1

Dates

1910

1930

Circa 1910-1930

Material

metal: silver

rubber: orange

Permanent Location

Storage Room 2002

2002-

Length

18.9 cm

Width

4.9 cm

Height

1.8 cm

Unit Of Measure

centimeters

Condition Remarks

Minor crack on the back of the hammer head.

Copy Type

original

Reference Comments

"A Catalogue of Operation Tables, Sterilizers, Hospital Furniture, Surgical Instruments, Appliances, Ligatures & Sutures," by Allen & Hanburys Ltd., 1957, p. 559 (similar to #46568)

Research Facts

Used to test reflexes by striking the knee.

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Accession Number

E20.194

Collection

Education Collection

Category

Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts

Classification

Neurology

MeSH Heading

Physical Examination

Neurologic Examination -- instrumentation

Reflex -- instrumentation

MM= Percussion -- hammer

Description

A metal percussion hammer; the hammer (a) is shaped like a capital T; the handle and neck are silver metal; the hammer has two heads which are made of black rubber, the brush (b) has a small metal end which screws into the base of the hammer.

Number Of Parts

2

Part Names

a) hammer, size: length 17.8 cm x width 7.2 cm x depth 1.8 cm

b) brush, size: length 3.3 cm x diameter 1.3 cm

Site Made (Country)

Germany

Dates

1940

1960

circa 1940-1960

Material

metal: silver

rubber: black

Inscriptions

Engraved on hammer: "MADE IN GERMANY"

"CHROME"

Permanent Location

Storage Room 2002

2002-

Length

18.4 cm

Width

7.2 cm

Height

1.8 cm

Unit Of Measure

centimeters

Copy Type

original

Reference Comments

"A Catalogue of Operation Tables, Sterilizers, Hospital Furniture, Surgical Instruments, Appliances, Ligatures & Sutures," by Allen & Hanburys Ltd., 1957, p. 559 (similar to #46568)

Research Facts

Used to test reflexes by striking the knee. The brush would be used to test sensitivity in the skin.

Less detail

Accession Number

1972.18.1

Collection

University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection

Category

Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts

Classification

Neurology

Physical Examination

MeSH Heading

Neurologic Examination -- instrumentation

Reflex -- instrumentation

MM= Percussion Aid -- hammer

Description

A hard, off-white rubber triangular percussion hammer set in a metal frame with open loop handle.

Number Of Parts

1

Provenance

Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: estate of Dr. G. Harvey Agnew, via Mrs. G. Harvey Agnew.

Maker

Luppron

Dates

1910

1930

circa 1910-1930

Material

metal: silver

rubber: off-white

Inscriptions

Cut into rubber hammer: "AGNEW"

Permanent Location

Storage Room 0010

0010-F4-1

Dimension Notes

Length 22.5 cm

Copy Type

Original

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Accession Number

997003014

Collection

McPherson Collection

Category

Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts

Classification

Neurology

Physical Examination

MeSH Heading

Physical Examination

Neurologic Examination -- instrumentation

Reflex -- instrumentation

MM= Percussion Aid – hammer

Neurology -- instrumentation

Description

A flat orange rubber triangle, with rounded corners, is encircled by a metal loop that extends into a handle, widening slightly to about halfway down the handle; the rest of the handle is a metal loop; the rubber triangle is secured by a small screw on either side. McPherson practised 1931-1957

Number Of Parts

1

Provenance

Owned and used by Dr. Malcolm E. McPherson, a graduate of Queen's University Faculty of Medicine in 1929; Dr. McPherson practised in Hawthorne, NS; he was a G.P. but specialized in gynecology.

Maker

Haslam

Site Made (Country)

Germany

Dates

1930

1940

circa 1930-1940

Material

metal: silver

rubber: orange

Inscriptions

On handle: "HASLAM // GERMANY"

Permanent Location

Storage Room 0010

0010-F4-1

Dimension Notes

Length 21.7 cm x Width 5.5 cm x Depth 1.8 cm

Condition Remarks

Rubber is discoloured and shows wear, especially around corners; metal is scratched and also discoloured in places

Copy Type

Original

Reference Types

Book

Person

Reference Comments

"Hospital Catalogue, General Surgical ed." by Sklar Instruments, 1992 p. 32 (item #115-15); Ms. Lyall McPherson (daughter)

Exhibit History

Loaned to the Agnes Etherington Art Centre for the Museopathy exhibit, May 24-Sept. 17, 2001.

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Accession Number

997034257

Collection

Kingston General Hospital Operating Room Collection

Category

Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts

Classification

Neurology

Physical Examination

MeSH Heading

Physical Examination

Neurologic Examination -- instrumentation

Reflex -- instrumentation

MM= Percussion -- hammer

Description

Percussion hammer which consists of a flat, elongated teardrop shape with a blunt point at the end; the handle tapers to a cylindrical shaft, then opens to an elongated oval that holds a triangular rubber head.

Number Of Parts

1

Provenance

Used in the Kingston General Hospital Operating Room.

Site Made (Country)

Japan

Dates

1930

1960

circa 1930-1960

Material

metal: silver

rubber: red

Inscriptions

"JAPAN" stamped into metal

Permanent Location

Storage Room 0010

0010-F4-1

Dimension Notes

Length 20.0 cm x Width 5.5 cm x Depth 1.3 cm

Condition Remarks

No staining or corrosion; minor scratches

Copy Type

Original

Reference Types

Book

Reference Comments

"A Catalogue of Operation Tables, Sterilizers, Hospital Furniture, Surgical Instruments, Appliances, Ligatures & Sutures," by Allen & Hanburys Ltd., 1957, p. 559 (similar to #46568)

Research Facts

Used for testing reflexes.

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Accession Number

997034258

Collection

Kingston General Hospital Operating Room Collection

Category

Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts

Classification

Neurology

Physical Examination

MeSH Heading

Percussion -- instrumentation

Neurology

Physical Examination

MM= Percussion -- hammer

Description

Taylor's percussion hammer which consists of a solid, cylindrical triangle-shaped handle that tapers at bottom to a flat, triangular connecting piece of metal; this piece of metal tapers to a solid cylindrical shaft, then opens to an elongated oval that holds a triangular rubber head.

Number Of Parts

1

Provenance

Used in the Kingston General Hospital Operating Room.

Site Made (Country)

Germany

Dates

1900

1930

circa 1900-1930

Material

metal: silver

rubber: red

Inscriptions

"I v B - KROME GERMANY" stamped into metal; "OPD" written with black marker on rubber.

Permanent Location

Storage Room 0010

0010-F4-1

Dimension Notes

Length 21.0 cm x Width 5.5 cm x Depth 1.6 cm

Condition Remarks

Chrome plating worn; scratches on metal; rubber is scored

Copy Type

Original

Reference Types

Book

Reference Comments

"A Catalogue of Operation Tables, Sterilizers, Hospital Furniture, Surgical Instruments, Appliances, Ligatures & Sutures," by Allen & Hanburys Ltd., 1957, p. 559 (similar to #46568)

Research Facts

Used for testing reflexes.

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Accession Number

997037007

Collection

Dr. Charles H. Bird / Dr. Godfrey Bird Collection

Category

Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts

Classification

Neurology

Physical Examination

MeSH Heading

Physical Examination

Neurologic Examination -- instrumentation

Reflex -- instrumentation

MM= Percussion Aid – hammer

Neurology -- instrumentation

Description

Percussion hammer, framed in a thin, solid, cylindrical metal tube with two closed, elongated rings at both ends; the handle end has the larger ring that melds into a solid teardrop-shaped connector with both flat edges and face; the main stem of the hammer consists of a solid metal cylindrical tube which flares at the end which connects to another, slightly smaller elongated ring; this top ring, when compared to the handle, is turned 90 deg. allowing the instrument to maintain its hammer-like appearance; the actual percussion piece is a solid isosceles triangle made of red rubber which fits into the top ring

Number Of Parts

1

Provenance

Used by either Dr. C. H. Bird or Dr. Godfrey Bird, of Gananoque, Ont.

Dates

1910

1930

circa 1910-1930

Material

metal: silver

rubber: red

Permanent Location

Storage Room 0010

0010-F4-1

Dimension Notes

Length 22.5 cm x Width 5.5 cm x Depth 2.0 cm

Condition Remarks

The percussion hammer exhibits a significant amount of wear as well as a slight amount of inactive corrosion

Copy Type

Original

Reference Types

Book

Reference Comments

"The Kny-Scheerer Company Surgical Instruments Catalog,"21st ed., 1915, p. 1094 (item A/-4468)

Exhibit History

To display in Museum: Potions, Pills and Prescriptions; May 1, 2000 - 31 Jan 2017.

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Accession Number

E20.002

Collection

Education Collection

Category

Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts

Classification

Neurology

Physical Examination

MeSH Heading

Physical Examination

Neurology -- instrumentation

Neurologic Examination -- instrumentation

Reflex -- instrumentation

MM= Percussion Aid – hammer

Description

Percussion hammer consists of a rounded, flattened metal handle with a triangular-shaped wedge of red compressed rubber attached at one end.

Dates

1910

1930

circa 1910-1930

Material

metal: silver

rubber: red

Permanent Location

Storage Room 2002

2002-

Length

19.8 cm

Width

5.8 cm

Height

1.8 cm

Unit Of Measure

centimeters

Condition Remarks

Metal is scratched, and the rubber head is cracking

Copy Type

original

Reference Comments

"A Catalogue of Operation Tables, Sterilizers, Hospital Furniture, Surgical Instruments, Appliances, Ligatures & Sutures," by Allen & Hanburys Ltd., 1957, p. 559 (similar to #46568)

Research Facts

Used to test reflexes by striking the knee.

Less detail

Accession Number

E20.007

Collection

Education Collection

Category

Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts

Classification

Neurology

Physical Examination

MeSH Heading

Physical Examination

Neurologic Examination -- instrumentation

Reflex -- instrumentation

MM= Percussion Aid – hammer

Neurology -- instrumentation

Description

Percussion hammer consists of a rounded, flattened metal handle with a triangular-shaped wedge of black compressed rubber attached at one end.

Number Of Parts

1

Dates

1910

1930

circa 1910-1930

Material

metal: silver

rubber: black

Inscriptions

engraved on handle: "CHROME"

Permanent Location

Storage Room 2002

2002-

Temporary Location

With Education Program "Reflect and Detect" 2018

Length

19.7 cm

Width

5.5 cm

Height

2.1 cm

Unit Of Measure

centimeters

Condition Remarks

Minor bend in the metal just below the head.

Copy Type

original

Research Facts

Used to test reflexes by striking the knee.

Less detail

Accession Number

1977.5.27

Collection

University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection

Category

Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts

Classification

Neurology

Physical Examination

MeSH Heading

Physical Examination

Neurologic Examination -- instrumentation

Reflex -- instrumentation

MM= Percussion Aid – hammer

Neurology -- instrumentation

Description

Percussion hammer consists of a rounded, flattened metal handle with a triangular-shaped wedge of compressed rubber attached at one end.

Number Of Parts

1

Provenance

Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Mrs. T. W. Thompson, Nakomas, Florida.

Dates

1910

1930

circa 1910-1930

Material

metal: grey

rubber: reddish-brown

Permanent Location

Storage Room 0010

0010-F4-1

Dimension Notes

Length 16.0 cm x Width 3.75 cm

Copy Type

Original

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