Surgery

Trocar (1)

A trocar (Latin for "acus triquetra", triangular needle) is a dagger-like needle with handle and triangular point.

Trocar with central enema

- above: ready for puncture

- below: with withdrawn engraver

The trocar presented here with wooden handle and "spit-shaped" spout originates from the "Metzer Wunderkiste" and was probably in use at the end of the 19th century