Needle holder for general surgical use

Needle holder, gold plated bows and diamond jaws

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Needle holder, gold plated bows and diamond jaws
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Needle holder, gold plated bows and diamond jaws, by Downs Surgical Limited, United Kingdom, 1981-1990. Product code BS-025-02-D, for general surgical use.

Needle holders are used during surgery to help surgeons accurately stitch tissue and blood vessels.

Details

Category:
Surgery
Object Number:
2000-163
Materials:
stainless steel, gold plated (gilded) and diamond
Measurements:
overall: 5 mm x 178 mm x 78 mm, .045 kg
type:
needle holder
credit:
Unknown source