Surgery

Thread: Chromcatgut (2)

Chromcatgut with Serti-needle

This chrome catgut thread "Ethicon Obstetrical Surgical Good Type D Extra-Chromic Eyeless Needle N ° 3, 30 inches" from Johnson & Johnson was developed especially for the needs in the delivery room. The Serti needle should minimize tissue traumatization.

The "aiguille sertie" had already been invented in 1874 by an op-nurse (who probably was tired of threading the needles of the boss) - the first such needle was called "EUREKA".

Source:
SP Nolan, The Eureka needle, in:
Surgery, 1971
788-91: 69 (5); May.