When French physician René Laennec invented the first stethoscope in 1816, it was simply a rolled-up paper tube that directed sounds from the patient's chest to his ear. It wasn't until the early 1960s that David Littmann, MD (1906-1981) patented a revolutionary new stethoscope design that was lighter, easier to carry and use, and had significantly better acoustic performance.

The Littmann® brand is recognized worldwide for quality, reliability, and innovation. Industry-leading stethoscopes help you get accurate diagnostic results, whether you are a healthcare professional, student, or educator.