David Littmann

David Littmann, M.D., (1906–1981) was a German cardiologist and Harvard Medical School professor and researcher^[1]. The name Littmann is well known in the medical field for the patented Littmann Stethoscope reputed for its acoustic performances for auscultation.

With Gus Machlup, Dr. David Littmann founded Cardiosonics, Inc. to sell his stethoscopes. At that time the stethoscope line consisted of two key models, the doctor's stethoscope and the nurse's stethoscope.

3M acquired the stethoscope company on April 1st, 1967, and hired Dr. Littmann as a consultant. 3M currently produces the range of Littmann brand stethoscopes ^[2].

References

1. ^ 3M US Littmann Stethoscopes - History, Dr. Littmann, Cardiosonics Inc
2. ^ Stethoscope Littmann Stethoscopes

External links

• 3M Littmann Worldwide
• Polish web site about David Littmann

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Name	Littmann, David
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Date of birth	1906
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Date of death	1981
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