Suture

Object detail

Accession number

F1734.2004

Maker

Allen and Hanburys Limited

Description

Sterilised surgical suture (catgut). This set includes 2 x 1 meter length of catgut in sterilising solution and a glass tube plus curved cutting eyeless needle. These are circumcision sutures.

Marks

STERILON / BRAND / STERILE / SURGICAL SUTURES / Contains 30 in. PLAIN CATGUT No 2/0 / on a small Curved Cutting Eyeless Needle / Circumcision Sutures / Product No. 19030 / THREE TUBES / Exterior of tube may be sterilized by boiling before use. / ALLEN & HANBURYS LTD / Established 1915 / LONDON E.2. ENGLAND Printed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Glass

Credit Line

Allen and Hanburys Limited. Suture, F1734.2004. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Instrument, Surgical Suture Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology Medical & Psychological T&E Medical Instruments

Production place

London Greater London England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Health Sciences Technology

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Font Rectangle Metal Auto part Triangle Brass

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