An electric thermocautery, donated by John C. Brougher, M.D., in February 1976. The instrument is 34 cm in length, and has an attached electric cord. The base of the chromed metal rod bears the manufacturers name, mark, and patent number. The handle is made from white plastic. The instrument is in fair condition, with blackening of the metal tip and scratches on the handle.
Medical Museum Collection, Box 49
Digital photograph of an electric thermocautery, set on a gray counter. A ruler has been placed in he foreground for size comparison.
ca. 1920's