B-D Empire Syringe Set consists of (a) chrome-plated brass irrigating syringe that has a small threaded opening at one end; the other end has a handle consisting of 3 rings; the middle ring extends out of the cylinder by way of a measured rod; syringe capacity is 10 cc to 120 cc; (b) Pomeroy ear …
B-D Empire Syringe Set consists of (a) chrome-plated brass irrigating syringe that has a small threaded opening at one end; the other end has a handle consisting of 3 rings; the middle ring extends out of the cylinder by way of a measured rod; syringe capacity is 10 cc to 120 cc; (b) Pomeroy ear tip; (c) Pomeroy ear tip; (d) Kraemer bulbous ear tip; (e) Luer-Lok adapter, (f) Storz irrigator/suction tube.
Number Of Parts
6
Part Names
a - syringe - Size: Length 16.7 cm x Diameter 14.2 cm
b - nozzle - Size: Length 6.0 cm x Diameter 4.5 cm
c - nozzle - Size: Length 6.0 cm x Diameter 4.5 cm
d - nozzle - Size: Length 4.4 cm x Diameter 4.6 cm
e - attachment - Size: Depth 2.3 x Diameter 4.5 cm
f - irrigator/suction tube - Size: Length 12.2 cm x Width 5.5 cm x Depth 1.4 cm
Provenance
Used at Kingston General Hospital
Dates
1955
1965
circa 1955-1965
Date Remarks
Matches model in supplier's catalogue
Material
metal: silver
Inscriptions
(a) "B-D EMPIRE // 4 OUNCE" engraved into top of syringe; "APC // APC", scratched into handle "F.C.U."; engraved onto opposite side of measuring rod (b) "F.C.U.", scratched into nozzles, and (f) "5 // storz" engraved onto finger rest
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-E3-15
Condition Remarks
Slight scratches; metal chips on syringe top.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Reference Comments
"Hospital and Physicians Equipment and Supplies", J.F. Hartz Co. Ltd., 1060 p 287 (similar to items 6-478/4, 6-478/K, 6-478/D, 6-478/P); "A comprehensive Guide to Purchasing", V. Mueller and Co., 1956 p. 84 (similar to item AU-1320)