Hyfrecator

Object/Artifact

St. Joseph Museums

Name/Title

Hyfrecator

Entry/Object ID

2014.2.882

Description

Black, plastic Hyfrecator used for cauterizing wounds. Has black plastic turn dial that says "Birtcher". Also has silver metal holder on side. Serial number: H35D115827 on metal plate on back.

Collection

Psychiatric Hospital Objects

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Hyfrecator

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Instrument, Surgical

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Medical Instruments

Nomenclature Class

Medical & Psychological T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Dimensions

Height

2-3/4 in

Width

5-1/4 in

Length

8-3/4 in

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jun 20, 2013

Relationships

Related Events

Event

Plastic

Provenance

Notes

Collected by: George Glore