Dr. Littmann's Legacy
When the first stethoscope was invented by French physician René Laënnec in 1816, it was simply a rolled-up paper tube that funneled sounds from his patients’ chest to his ear. It was not until the early 1960s that Dr. David Littmann, M.D. (1906-1981) would patent a revolutionary new stethoscope design that was lighter, more convenient to carry and use, and had vastly improved acoustical performance.
In this timeline, see how Dr. Littmann’s legacy has provided medical professionals like you with consistent high acoustic performance, as well as enhanced comfort for your patients.
The 3M™ Littmann® Classic III Stethoscope was introduced, featuring longer-lasting tubing that had improved resistance to skin oils and alcohol.
The 3M™ Littmann® Classic III Stethoscope was introduced, featuring longer-lasting tubing that had improved resistance to skin oils and alcohol.
3M™ Littmann® Cardiology IV Stethoscopes were introduced during 3M™ Littmann® Stethoscopes’ “50 Years of Listening” anniversary, featuring improved ergonomics and construction.
3M™ Littmann® Cardiology IV Stethoscopes were introduced during 3M™ Littmann® Stethoscopes’ “50 Years of Listening” anniversary, featuring improved ergonomics and construction.
View stethoscopes in the 3M™ Littmann® range
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Sturdy, refined, and designed for superior acoustic performance.
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Compact, sensitive and lightweight, it’s perfect for general physical assessments and diagnoses.
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The lightest adult stethoscope in the range. Suitable for basic assessments.
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Enhanced amplification and noise reduction for high-performance auscultation of critical sounds.
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