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Cupped Curette (Shutt – Concept, 3mm)

Health Sciences · Robert W. Jackson Arthroscopy

A metal instrument consisting of a handle with a triangular cross-section with a shaft ending in a rounded, gouge-like tip with a sharpened perimeter. The tip is offset from the shaft at a shallow angle.

Accession Number: 2021.JAC.178

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Primary Materials: Stainless Steel

Markings:

Printed on the shaft in lettering that is difficult to see: SHUTT CONCEPT// 24.1006// ARTICULAR CARTILAGE ONLY”
Written on the handle in black permanent ink: “DR ROBERT J”// “JACKSON”

Dimensions (cm):

Height = 1.3, Width = 1.3, Length= 22.6

Function:

A curette is a surgical instrument used for such tasks as removing biological material, removing dead tissue, and gathering biopsy samples. 

Condition:

This instrument appears to be in good condition. There is some discolouration on the handle, including dark marks near the bases on one face.

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Date of Manufacture: Late 20th c.

Provenance:

The Robert W. Jackson Arthroscopy Collection was acquired by the University of Toronto from Dr. Jackson’s family on November 12th, 2020.

This was received in a metal tray marked “ARTHROSCOPY INSTRUMENTS (MUSEUM PIECES)” 2021.JAC.148 to 183

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