2006.149.1: Catheter, 1901-1950
Additional Images

Image No. 3929 ; Photographer: Helen Kingsley
Object Description
Plain male double current catheter, with divided channel and solid rounded tip with two oval eyelets [one each side].
Object Classification
Accession Number: 2006.149.1
Collection: Urology
Date: 1901-1950
Object Dimensions
- Length: 29.8 cm
Object Parts
Object Materials
- copper alloy,
- nickel plate
Acquisition Detail
- Owner: Dr. Harold Dyer
- History of Use: Instruments used by Dr Harold Dyer [1875-1963] born in England, he completed his medical training [M.R.C.S. & L.R.C.P.] in London in 1898 and a fellowship [F.R.C.S] in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1904. Dr Dyer served in the Boer War between 1900-1902 and in WWI 1915-1918. He emigrated to Canada in 1905 and became health officer for the Municipal District of North Vancouver and became Coroner in 1923 until he retired in 1961.