Five CO2 gas cylinders, 1962-1963

Made:
1963 in England
maker:
British Oxygen Company Limited
and
Walter Kidde Company Limited
Five CO2 gas cylinders which were used on powered upper limb

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Five CO2 gas cylinders which were used on powered upper limb
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Five CO2 gas cylinders and two lids for use on powered upper limb prosthetics.

Five CO2 gas cylinders used to powers artificial arms developed for use by children born with limb deformities due to the drug thalidomide. The bronze anodized, BOC cylinder was the original type, first used in November 1962. This was replaced by the steel, grey Chesterfield cylinder in 1963. It was considered dangerous if incorrectly handled and was soon withdrawn. This type was then replaced by a yellow DHSS Walter Kidde cylinder. The holster allowed attachment to a waist belt. For use in limbs made at the Limb Fitting Centre at Queen Mary's Hospital, Roehampton, London, 1962-1963.

Details

Category:
Orthopaedics
Object Number:
1999-584
Materials:
metal
Measurements:
overall (EACH): 25 mm x 240 mm x 25 mm, 1.29kg
type:
gas cylinder
credit:
Richmond Twickenham and Roehampton Healthcare NHS Trust