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Novak endometrial biopsy curette
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Dates
1965
1975
circa 1965-1975
Collection
Kingston General Hospital Operating Room Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Gynaecology
Accession Number
997034514
Description
Novak endometrial biopsy curette with Luer hub, consisting of a hollow tube ending with a serrated opening on curved tip; finger rest shield.
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Accession Number
997034514
Collection
Kingston General Hospital Operating Room Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Gynaecology
MeSH Heading
Biopsy -- instrumentation
Endometrial Neoplasms -- diagnosis
MM= Curettage -- curette -- uterine
Description
Novak endometrial biopsy curette with Luer hub, consisting of a hollow tube ending with a serrated opening on curved tip; finger rest shield.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Used in the Kingston General Hospital Operating Room.
Maker
Sklar
Site Made (Country)
Germany
Dates
1965
1975
circa 1965-1975
Material
metal: silver
Inscriptions
Stamped into the finger rest: "SKLAR // STAINLESS // GERMANY"; engraved on handle: "OR"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-D8-6
Dimension Notes
Length 24.5 cm x Width 1.7 cm x Depth 0.5 cm
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Reference Comments
"Sklar Surgical Instruments, Suction & Pressure Apparatus," 75th anniversary, T. Sklar Mfg. Inc., 1967, p. 320 (similar to item #400-620)
Research Facts
Used to take an endometrial biopsy or can be used to irrigate the uterus.
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