Historical information

This medical / hospital instrument was used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was built in the 1950s specifically for the increase in population due to the Kiewa Hydro Scheme.
This instrument was used in nasal surgery and is in a sterilised bag.

Significance

Historically: Shows the development of scientific hospital equipment. Provenance: Used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was remote and therefore required good equipment.
Good condition and good interpretation capacity.

Physical description

In sterilised bag. Long pointed steel instrument with plastic handle with a protective shield a little along from the handle. The end of the steel rod has a very sharp point.