Collection of four needles (a-c); curved surgucal suture needles which are pointed at one end and have a hole to string through sutures at the other end; the needle itself is thin flat steel; (d) hypodermic needle; the needle itself is long hollow steel with a pointed tip; the end which attaches t…
Collection of four needles (a-c); curved surgucal suture needles which are pointed at one end and have a hole to string through sutures at the other end; the needle itself is thin flat steel; (d) hypodermic needle; the needle itself is long hollow steel with a pointed tip; the end which attaches to the hypodermic has screw threads on the inside.
Number Of Parts
4
Part Names
a - needle, suture - Size: Length 7.2 cm. x Width 0.1 cm.
b - needle, suture - Size: Length 6.8 cm. x Width 1.0 cm.
c - needle, suture - Size: Length 6.2 cm. x Width 0.1 cm.
d - needle, syringe - Size: Length 9.1 cm. x Diameter0.7
Provenance
Donated by Dr. J. Duffin who found these as well as other pieces (996.005.001 and .002) in her office, but never owned or used them.
Material
metal: silver
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-F1-12 (a-c)
0010-D5-6 (d)
Condition Remarks
(a-c) the needles show very minor corrosion; (d) the hypodermic needle has some corrosion, especially near the base; #2: corrosion
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Reference Comments
"Miltex Instrument Company Illustrated Catalog - Surgical Instruments", p. 59