Historical information
Adenoid curettes are used to remove infected or inflamed adenoids. Their sharp inner blade removes the adenoid in an atraumatic manner without causing harm to the surrounding tissues.
Significance
This is one of a collection of items associated with Dr Felix Henry Meyer (1858-1937). Meyer was a very prominent early obstetrician and doctor, playing a part in the establishment of the role of the chair of obstetrics at the University of Melbourne in 1929. He was also a foundation member of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons.
Physical description
Metal curette (surgical scraping tool). Consists of a handle section with divots for ergonomic finger grip, and a straight, thin metal shaft which forks into two small arms with a cutting blade between them at the tips. The arms at the end of the shaft are curved so that the blade is perpendicular to the shaft of the instrument. Shaft of the curette is engraved with the text 'MEDICAL SUPPLY DEPOT'
Inscriptions & markings
'MEDICAL SUPPLY DEPOT'
Subjects
References
- Frank M C Forster, 'Felix Henry Meyer (1858-1937)' Australian Dictionary of Biography entry.
- Science Museum Group, 'St. Clair Thompson's adenoid curette' Similar item.
- GerMed USA, 'Adenoid Curettes Mouth and Throat'