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A pair of Intestinal Depressors by Down Brothers, stainless steel, the catalogue entry shown in from the 1890 edition of their catalogue. Measuring 23cm (9") in length when closed. In good working order but with some signs of tarnish.
 

The catalogue entry describes how this item was intended for use thus 'For use in the suture of the peritoneum. The blades are covered with a length of Paul's rubber tubing and expandedto present a wide surface. When suturing is completed the blades are collapsed and withdrawn through a narrow exit.'

Antique medical, surgical, Intestinal Depressor, very rare

SKU: 1634039654
£45.00Price
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