S Curved Surture Needle
Manufacturer / Maker
unidentified
Dateca. 1950
Mediumstainless steel
Dimensions5 1/2 × 1/2 × 1/8 in. (14 × 1.3 × 0.3 cm)
ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Dr. Eugene P. Szerlilp
Object numberPC1970.22.24
DescriptionThis object is a double-bent S-shaped steel suture needle. Object is hollow in order to guide inserted suture material. Puncturing end is wider than handling end, which has a small eye. Light to moderate corrosion is visible on the object, especially on the puncturing end.On View
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