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Curette, ? Nasal Surgical Instrument

Inventory Number 11562


Subject
Surgery
Item type
Object
Physical material
Metal
Dimensions
Diameter: 6mm Height: 134mm Weight: 7g
Inventory No
11562

Description

Metal surgical instrument possibly a curette; a small scoop-shaped instrument used to scrape away material. There is a larger scooped end which tapers down to a smaller end. The opposite side of the instrument is also hollowed out.