Catgut suture in sterile ampoule

Made:
1901-1930 in England
maker:
London Hospital
Catgut suture in sterile ampoule, English

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Catgut suture in sterile ampoule, English
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Catgut suture in sterile ampoule, English, possibly early 20th century, by London Hospital

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A629956
Materials:
suture, catgut and ampoule, glass
Measurements:
length 102 mm
ampoule: diameter 10 mm
type:
sutures

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