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Kocher Thyroid Dissector
Kocher Thyroid Dissector
Kocher Thyroid Dissector

Kocher Thyroid Dissector

Origin Germany
Dateca. 1940
Mediummetal
Dimensions6 × 1/2 × 1/4 in. (15.2 × 1.3 × 0.6 cm)
ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Dr. Eugene P. Szerlilp
Object numberPC1970.22.4
DescriptionObject is a small steel scalpel with affixed blade. The blade is slightly convex, with vertical serrations on one side and "M.M. GERMANY" stamped onto the other, smooth side. The tip of the blade has a small hole. Some light corrosion noticeable on the blade of the object.
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Terms
    Scalpel
    V. Mueller & Co.
    ca. 1925
    Curette
    Germany
    1930
    Scalpel with Rounded Blade
    Penn Medicine
    ca. 1950
    ENT Surgical Saw
    J. F. Hartz Co.
    ca. 1930
    Scalpel Handle
    unidentified
    ca. 1945
    Bone Gouge
    ca. 1915
    Chalazion Forceps
    Germany
    ca. 1950
    Scalpel
    V. Mueller & Co.
    ca. 1930