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Laryngoscope, Macintosh, Circa 1943

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Historical information

"First described by Professor R. R. Macintosh in the Lancet of February 13th, 1943, this design is now the acknowledged leader throughout the world." (PENLON, 1969)

Reference: PENLON. 1969. Anaesthetic Equipment - Longworth Scientific Instrument Company LTD. Abingdon, Berkshire, England. January 1969.

Physical description

Right hand stainless steel size 3 Macintosh interchangeable laryngoscope blade with light bulb, attached to a standard sized handle with serrated grip and no batteries inside deposit. Minor scratches and hit marks are over its surface. A blue sticky tape is attached to the back side of the blade where the size and type is, also can be found the mark left by a previous sticky tape around the top neck of the handle. The blade was made by Penlon in England.

Inscriptions & markings

Engraved in cursive writing above the light bulb, Royal Childrens Hospital
Engraved in capital writing above the light bulb next to previous text, D.A.
Stamped at the back side of the blade, MACINTOSH / 3
Stamped at the blade base lateral side, REGD. TRADE MARK / PENLON / MADE IN ENGLAND
Stamped at the blade back side, STAINLESS

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References

Identifier

5460

Date made

Circa 1943

Place made

England

Materials

Stainless steel, Metal, Glass

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Victorian Collections

https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/56171d022162f117483242b6

Accessed 23 December 2024

This record was last updated 7 years ago

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