1935 Cushing Forceps
Dennis R. Scanlan, Sr., makes the first Crile forceps for Dr. George W. Crile
at the Cleveland Clinic.
Dennis R. Scanlan, Sr., makes the first Crile forceps for Dr. George W. Crile
at the Cleveland Clinic.
Scanlan’s dedication to surgery began with Dennis Scanlan, Sr. in 1921! He attended meetings and supported the needs of surgical professionals with the design & manufacturing of the highest quality surgical instruments. These instruments were all manufactured with a revolutionary new material called “non-rustable” steel (stainless steel) which he introduced to the United States.
Early Scanlan exhibit displaying a wide variety of surgical instrumentation, designed for various surgical specialties.
Dr. William J. Mayo works in collaboration with Dennis R. Scanlan, Sr., to design and manufacture the first Mayo surgical scissors.
Dennis R. Scanlan, Sr., makes the first Crile forceps for Dr. George W. Crile
at the Cleveland Clinic.