The trocar consists of a hollow round metal handle that tapers into a round rod with a round, flat end; a solid curving metal rod extends from the flat surface of the handle's end; the rod curves and ends in a sharp, three-sided point.
The trocar consists of a hollow round metal handle that tapers into a round rod with a round, flat end; a solid curving metal rod extends from the flat surface of the handle's end; the rod curves and ends in a sharp, three-sided point.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Originally owned by Dr. Publow, who practised in Prince Edward County between 1850 and 1900. Given to Dr. M. Williams, head of Otolaryngology at Queen's University.
Material
metal: silver
Inscriptions
None
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-E3-7
Dimension Notes
Length 11.0 cm x Diam. 2.5 cm
Condition Remarks
No dents or other signs of damage; handle and hook show minor signs of wear; two black patches on flat end of handle around extension of hook show wear in the plating; when the object is shaken, a small metal object can be heard rattling in the handle.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Person
JPG
Reference Comments
Dr. M. Williams; "Illustrations of Surgical Instruments of Superior Quality," The Kny-Scheerer Co., ca. 1915, p. 3163 (similar to item #C/-9569) (see attached photocopy); CD #4.
Research Facts
Dr. Williams identified the item as a "tracheotomy introducer."
Exhibit History
On display at Hotel Dieu Hospital circa 1983-1993; the item was mounted on an acidic board with copper-covered wires to secure it.