Pair of dissecting forceps, marked Medical Supply.
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Pair of dissecting forceps, marked Medical Supply. Used by Oxford/8 VAD. These forceps are shaped like tweezers and used for holding swabs when performing an operation or doing a dressing. They are also used to pick up other small instruments such as needles or syringes, and for holding tissues in place during an operation.
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593A/15
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British Red Cross Society. Oxfordshire Branch
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