Polyglycolic acid sutures
Object numberED.CS.2011.59.4
TitlePolyglycolic acid sutures
Creator inc. Davis & Geck (Manufacturer)
DescriptionTwo flat gold coloured packets, which are further sealed inside clear plastic. Each packet reads 'Dexon polyglycolic acid suture'. The larger packet states the suture is 'sterile, absorbable, synthetic, braided', while the smaller packet reads 'sterile, absorbable, synthetic'.
Production date c. 1950 - c. 1960
Production periodTwentieth century, mid
Object nameSuture
Object categoryINSTRUMENT
MaterialPlastic
Dimensions
- Largest Width: 7.50 cm
Height: 6.00 cm
Depth: 0.50 cm