Kingston General Hospital Operating Room Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Thoracic Surgery
Accession Number
997034116
Description
The rib raspatory is a solid, double-ended instrument with a flat, oval-shaped handle with smooth, oval-shaped gripping grooves on top and bottom; one end tapers in and then out to form a rectangular section; the top has a ridge in the centre with horizontal grooves before; the tip curves down to a…
The rib raspatory is a solid, double-ended instrument with a flat, oval-shaped handle with smooth, oval-shaped gripping grooves on top and bottom; one end tapers in and then out to form a rectangular section; the top has a ridge in the centre with horizontal grooves before; the tip curves down to a sharp edge; bottom is flat; the other end tapers in and out to a square piece with rounded edges and two small concave pieces at either side.
Kingston General Hospital Operating Room Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Orthopedic Surgery
Accession Number
997034573
Description
Curved Anderson tendon tunnelling forceps with a finger-hinged joint on handle; distal end, single-hinged joint opening with grooved serrations on each side ending with a one-into-two-toothed grasper; small, black identifier on one handle.
Curved Anderson tendon tunnelling forceps with a finger-hinged joint on handle; distal end, single-hinged joint opening with grooved serrations on each side ending with a one-into-two-toothed grasper; small, black identifier on one handle.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Used in the Kingston General Hospital Operating Room.
Kingston General Hospital Operating Room Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Orthopedic Surgery
Accession Number
997034572
Description
Long, straight Anderson tendon tunnelling forceps with a finger-hinged joint on handle; distal end, single-hinged joint opening with grooved serrations on each side ending with a one-into-two-toothed grasper; small, black identifier on one handle.
Long, straight Anderson tendon tunnelling forceps with a finger-hinged joint on handle; distal end, single-hinged joint opening with grooved serrations on each side ending with a one-into-two-toothed grasper; small, black identifier on one handle.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Used in the Kingston General Hospital Operating Room.
Stainless steel used for surgical instruments from 1920 on.
Material
metal: silver
Inscriptions
"DOWN ENGLAND STAINLESS STEEL" stamped into the metal.
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-F1-5
Dimension Notes
Length 28.0 cm x Width 21.0 cm x Depth 6.5 cm
Condition Remarks
No staining or corrosion.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Other
JPG
Reference Comments
"Surgical Instruments and Hospital Equipment," by Downs Surgical PLC, 23rd ed., p. B 21 (similar to item # BG-210-01-R) (see attached photocopy); also similar to 997034299; CD #2.
Research Facts
Used for retracting the abdominal wall during surgery; this instrument is self-retaining; used mainly in gynaecological and general surgery.
Stainless steel used for surgical instruments from 1920 onwards
Material
metal: silver
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-F1-7
Temporary Location
Item is missing.
Dimension Notes
Length 28.5 cm x Width 8.0 cm x Depth 5.5 cm
Condition Remarks
Small amount of corrosion where handle is attached to blade; minor staining.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
JPG
Reference Comments
"Surgical Instruments and Hospital Equipment," 23rd Ed., Downs Surgical PLC, ca. 1982, p. B-21 (similar to item BG-210-01-R) (see attached photocopy); CD #2
Research Facts
This instrument is a centre blade for a Balfour retractor; used for retracting abdominal cavity during surgery; the Balfour retractor is a self-retaining instrument
Kingston General Hospital Operating Room Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
General Surgery
Accession Number
997034086
Description
Bone awl, with a hollow, bulbous hexagonal-shaped handle with a rounded end; the handle narrows to a collar that tapers outward with rounded edges; proximal to the collar and embedded in the centre is a step-like shaft; the first step is cylindrical; step two is cylindrical and then flattened; dist…
Bone awl, with a hollow, bulbous hexagonal-shaped handle with a rounded end; the handle narrows to a collar that tapers outward with rounded edges; proximal to the collar and embedded in the centre is a step-like shaft; the first step is cylindrical; step two is cylindrical and then flattened; distal end bevels on both sides to a sharp point; the sides are flat; the top and bottom are grooved into the centre with a hole through the metal at the distal end.
Kingston General Hospital Operating Room Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Gynaecology
Accession Number
997034497
Description
Bonney myomectomy clamp is a stainless steel, scissor-like instrument with two sets of finger grips on the arms; screw joint; snap catch ratchet; distal end is oval-shaped and elevated with flat gripping ends and two overlapping control bars within the oval.
Bonney myomectomy clamp is a stainless steel, scissor-like instrument with two sets of finger grips on the arms; screw joint; snap catch ratchet; distal end is oval-shaped and elevated with flat gripping ends and two overlapping control bars within the oval.
"DOWNS ENGLAND STAINLESS" stamped into the metal; "O.R. Bonneys Myomectomy Clamp Oct. 68" engraved on metal.
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-D7-4
Dimension Notes
Length 28.0 cm x Width 14.0 cm x Depth 4.8 cm
Condition Remarks
No staining, no corrosion.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
JPG
Reference Comments
"Surgical Instruments and Hospital Equipment," 23rd Ed., Downs Surgical PLC, ca. 1982, p. F-2 (similar to item FG-058-01-U) (see attached photocopy); CD #3.
Kingston General Hospital Operating Room Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Orthopedic Surgery
Accession Number
997034181
Description
The tendon stripper has a solid cylindrical shaft with a handle at one end; the handle is a flat, solid piece of metal that flares out and then in, and ends with a sharp tip; the edges of the handle are rounded; one side of the handle has horizontal gripping grooves; the other end of the shaft has …
The tendon stripper has a solid cylindrical shaft with a handle at one end; the handle is a flat, solid piece of metal that flares out and then in, and ends with a sharp tip; the edges of the handle are rounded; one side of the handle has horizontal gripping grooves; the other end of the shaft has an attached tip that is a short piece of hollow, cylindrical metal with two round, open ends; the uppermost end is sharp.
Kingston General Hospital Operating Room Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
General Surgery
Accession Number
997034110
Description
The Cushing artery forceps are scissor-like, made up of two halves joined with a box-lock joint and a snap-catch ratchet; the handles are straight with rounded edges and closed, rounded finger grips coming off each end; the blades are straight with rounded outer edges, tapering to a fine rounded ti…
The Cushing artery forceps are scissor-like, made up of two halves joined with a box-lock joint and a snap-catch ratchet; the handles are straight with rounded edges and closed, rounded finger grips coming off each end; the blades are straight with rounded outer edges, tapering to a fine rounded tip. The inside of the blade is flat and smooth, then changes to gripping grooves on the upper half.
Kingston General Hospital Operating Room Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
General Surgery
Accession Number
997034071
Description
The hemostat is a scissor-like instrument made up of two halves joined with a box lock joint and a snap-catch ratchet; the handles are straight with closed, rounded finger grips coming off each end; the blades curve sideways tapering to a dull tip; the inside of the blades are flat from the joint, …
The hemostat is a scissor-like instrument made up of two halves joined with a box lock joint and a snap-catch ratchet; the handles are straight with closed, rounded finger grips coming off each end; the blades curve sideways tapering to a dull tip; the inside of the blades are flat from the joint, then change to horizontal gripping grooves to the tip.