Historical information

This medical 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.

Significance

Historical: Shows the development of scientific hospital equipment. Provenance: Used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was remote and therefore required good equipment.

Physical description

Used for taking instruments out of the autoclave. Stored by the autoclave in a container of sterilising fluid.
Dull metal, heavy, long scissors bent at the pivot. One handle has a hook for the fingers, the other a ring for the thumb. The blades are blunt with the top one curving over the bottom one when closed.

Inscriptions & markings

AMAX Germany - on hook handle - half way along
Stainless - on the other handle - near the pivot