Lithotrite, 19th century
Dublin Core
Title
Lithotrite, 19th century
Subject
Charrière, Joseph Frédéric Benoît, 1803-1876
Urology
Urinary bladder calculi
Steel
Urethra
Abstract
Steel lithotrite with squeeze handle, used in urology to crush bladder stones. Lithotrite has long steel shaft with pincer-like curved claw on end that opens and closes. Detailed handle with large removable screw at end. Squeeze handle has four small holes on underside and blue shiny notched piece extending from top. There is a small scale where the shaft meets the handle that counts in increments of five from five to forty-five.
Creator
Charrière, Joseph Frédéric Benoît, 1803-1876
Date Created
19th century
Rights
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Access Rights
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Is Part Of
Warren Anatomical Museum: 21422
Format
object
Extent
1 lithotrite
Medium
Medical Equipment
Type
physical object
Identifier
Warren Anatomical Museum Catalog Number: 21422
Provenance
This lithotrite was created by the firm of Joseph Frédéric Benoît Charriere in Paris, France in the 19th century. It was found in the collections of the Warren Anatomical Museum.
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Lithotrite
Physical Dimensions
8 W x 44.5 D x 3 H cm
Files
Collection
Citation
Charrière, Joseph Frédéric Benoît, 1803-1876 , “Lithotrite, 19th century,” OnView, accessed September 17, 2024, https://collections.countway.harvard.edu/onview/index.php/items/show/16576.