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2 Suture Reels/Eggs
2 Suture Reels/Eggs
2 Suture Reels/Eggs
2 Suture Reels/Eggs

2 Suture Reels/Eggs

Manufacturer
Associated
DatePossibly 1938
Object NameSuture Reel
Mediumstainless steel
ClassificationsScience And Technology
DimensionsOverall: Length: 5.08 cm, Length: 4.1275 cm
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS032377
About Me2 suture reels or eggs. These egg shaped and perforated metal items were designed to hold a reel of suture thread which was sterilised by boiling or autoclaving prior to use in theatre. Eventually these were replaced by the introduction of atraumatic suture materials.
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1950s - 1980s
Image Not Available for 11 Eyeless Needled Sutures
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1950s - 1980s
Suture Reel/Egg
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Down
1930s
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Ethicon
1970s
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Down
1900 - 191949
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Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
1970s - 1980s
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Allen and Hanbury Limited
1950 - 1970
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1940s - 1980s
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1970s - 1980s
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1930s
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Thackray
1940s
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1950 - 1970
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1970s - 1980s
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Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
c. 1930
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1930
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1980s
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1980s
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1980s
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Down
Image Not Available for 2 Packs Surgical Catgut
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1950s - 1970s
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c. 1970s