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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
997034542
Description
Noval endometrial biopsy curette with Luer hub consists of a hollow tube ending with a serrated opening on a curved tip; has finger rest shield.
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Accession Number
997034542
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
Noval endometrial biopsy curette with Luer hub consists of a hollow tube ending with a serrated opening on a curved tip; has 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 finger rest: "SKLAR // STAINLESS // GERMANY"; hand-etched into shield: "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, Sklar Instrument Co., p. 320 (Model # 400-620)
Research Facts
This instrument is used to take an endometrial biopsy or can be used to irrigate the uterus.
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