Liston-type artery forceps, London, England, 1831-1870

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Liston-type artery forceps, London, England, 1831-1870. Science Museum, London. Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Artery forceps are used as a clamp to stop bleeding during surgery. This type of forceps was invented by Robert Liston (1794-1847), an English surgeon famous for his speed and skill in surgery. They are often referred to as “bulldog” forceps. maker: Weiss, John Place made: London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

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