995.2.15: Stapler, Skin, Disposable, 1984
Additional Images
Image No. 672 ; Photographer: Helen Kingsley
Object Description
Sterilized grey plastic disposable skin stapler 'containing 10 stainless steel arcuate staples (5.5mm x 4.2mm)' in yellow molded plastic container with paper sealed backing. Printed on backing is product info 'Precise® Ten-Shot™ Disposable Skin Stapler', 'Cat. No. DS-10R', contents and manufacturer's details. 'Aug 84 29 Sterilized Lot 84H10 AUT 640' printed on top front.
Object Classification
Accession Number: 995.2.15
Collection: Surgery, General
Date: 1984
Object Dimensions
- Length: 15 cm
- Height: 1.7 cm
- Width: 5.5 cm
Object Parts
Object Materials
- paper,
- plastic,
- printing ink,
- stainless steel
Acquisition Detail
- Manufacturer: 3M (Surgical products Division)
- Patent Country: U.S.Patent Number: 4321002
- Owner: Dr. Glenn Alexander Agnew
- History of Use: Used by Dr. Glenn Alexander Agnew [1917-1995]. GP in Kamloops 1944-45, then in Vancouver until 1995.
