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Title

Plaster Cutter

Description

Plaster cutter, metal, 20th century.

This metal plaster cutter was manufactured by the Zimmer Manufacturing Company, now known today as Zimmer Biomet. The company was set up in 1927 by Justin O. Zimmer to produce medical splints. Today, plaster casts can be removed using an automatic cast saw.

Date

c. 1900s

Identifier

1997/3.18

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 32 cm

Materials

Metal

Plaster Cutter

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 32 cm

Materials

Metal

Files

Plaster Cutter
Plaster Cutter
Plaster Cutter

Collection

Citation

Zimmer; 1927-; Orthopaedic device manufacturer, “Plaster Cutter,” Heritage, accessed March 29, 2024, https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/149.