Selection of suture material
Object numberED.CS.2015.4-4
TitleSelection of suture material
CreatorLondon Hospital, Allen & Hanbury (Manufacturer), Ethicon Ltd., Merson
DescriptionBox of mixed glass phials of suture including:
Original - Three of "Ultratan" chromicized catgut, "Kelly Model", extra hard, pre-attached to souttar eyeless needles, by the London Hospital Ligature Dept., London
Additional -
Two of catgut and one of braided silk, by Ethicon
One of catgut by Allen & Hanburys Ltd
One of green silkworm by Mersons
Production date 1951-06-30
Production periodTwentieth century, mid
Object nameSuture, Catgut
Object categoryINSTRUMENT
Dimensions
- Length: 23.5 cm
Width: 9 cm
Depth: 2 cm