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Vintage Birtcher Hyfrecator Dermatology & Surgical Instrument ca 1950’s
Vintage Birtcher Hyfrecator Dermatology & Surgical Instrument ca 1950’s
Original model 733
This was one of the early Hyfrecators used in the regular field of dermatology and for surgical procedures.
Made in the USA and devolved by the Birtcher company in Los Angeles.
120 volts and 60 cycles
US Pat. D114,628
This item is used on patients to stop the bleeding of incision.
The applicator tip is removable and foot peddle operated.
Hyfrecator, which consists of an electric instrument housed in a rectangular plastic box with a
metal base; the top of the hyfrecator has an intensity dial which can be turned to the right from
0 to 100; below the dial is an attached piece of round green plastic; the left side has four plugin
sites (for attachments now missing); the right side has two metal hooks attached to it (use?);
the bottom has two electric cords leading out of it; one cord has an electric plug at the end; the
other cord has a foot pedal at the end
~Museum of Healthcare
Condition (7/10) Fine Overall. The plastic housing is in great shape and so is the applicator. The foot peddle is in great shape with some nicks and signs of wear. The main damage to this item is on the rubber cords that are cracking with age. No cords have completely separated but please review the images closely to see what I am referring to.
This item is untested and I cannot claim it works!