Historical information

As steam sterilisation became standard practice various types of sterilisers evolved. Water in the steriliser was heated to boiling point either by gas or by methylated spirit burners.

Significance

The more instruments that could be sterilised the better the patient outcomes. These portable sterilisers greatly improved access to sterile equipment.

Physical description

Stainless steel sterilizer containing a perforated tray on which instruments were placed.