Health Sciences · Robert W. Jackson Arthroscopy · Robert W. Jackson Collection · UTSIC
A white cardboard box, contains a arthroscope cradled in a blue-green foam liner
An arthroscope with a narrow back coloured eyepiece. The short body of the arthroscope has a fibre optic port attached horizontally. There is an orange-red band around the port for the fibre optic cable. The narrow stem or the arthroscope terminates in an angled tip.
Two white and grey labels are affixed to opposite edges of the top surface of the box lid. Taped to a side of the box is a Post-It note with the following message written in red pen ink: “Sept 9/96// Please photograph TIP of scope – Very close-up! (Laser damage) – Then send scope out for repairs”
Accession Number: 2021.JAC.109
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Primary Materials: Stainless Steel, Glass, Cardboard
Engraved around the circumference of the eyepiece: “SWISS MADE 30°”, “584L// 7503R”, “CONCEPT”
Labelling on the box includes the following information, which has been cancelled with a black marker: “Serial No. A1841” “Cat. No. 7583R”
Labelling on either side of the box reads: “NON STERILE// CAUTION: FEDERAL LAW {USA} RESTRICS THIS DEVICE TO SALE BY OR ON THE ORDER OD A PHYSICIAN.”
Written on the lid box in black pen ink: “6010024”
Taped to a side of the box is a Post-It note with the following message written in red pen ink: “Sept 9/96// Please photograph TIP of scope – Very close-up! (Laser damage) – Then send scope out for repairs”
Box: Height = 5.5, Width = 6, Length= 26
An arthroscope is in optical instrument for viewing the interior of a joint during a surgical operation. Its development made possible minimally invasive surgery for many knee operations. It significantly improved diagnoses and healing times for many knee conditions. Specialized arthroscopes may also be used on smaller joints
This instrument is in excellent cosmetic condition. Attached labelling notes that the optics have been damaged by contact with a laser.
Associated Instruments:
Concept Incorporated. Largo, Florida, USA.
Date of Manufacture: Late 20th c.
Concept Incorporated. Largo, Florida, USA.
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Historical Notes:
- Donated to UTSIC