Ampoule of sterile catgut suture

Made:
1901-1950 in Europe
Ampoule of sterile catgut suture, by Van Horn, European

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Ampoule of sterile catgut suture, by Van Horn, European
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Ampoule of sterile catgut suture, by Van Horn, European, probably first half of 20th century

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A616838
Materials:
ampoule, glass and suture, catgut
Measurements:
length 97 mm
diameter 10 mm
type:
sutures

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