
Surgical biopsy instrument
Punch biopsy instrument, made by Downs Surgical Ltd, Mitcham, Surrey, England
This instrument is used to take a small, round skin sample. Numbing and local anaesthetic are applied first to limit any pain felt. The sample is then examined under a microscope to help reach a diagnosis.
Details
- Category:
- Surgery
- Object Number:
- 1979-239/66
- Materials:
- steel (metal)
- Measurements:
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overall: 20 mm x 313 mm x 65 mm, .084 kg
- type:
- surgical instrument
- credit:
- Downs Surgical Limited