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'''Amber''' is fossilized resin from which [[Organic|organic]] [[Body Jewelry|body jewelry]] can be crafted. Amber is most commonly yellow, orange, or brown in color.  Amber body jewelry may contain fossilized insects.  Some amber body jewelry is partially made of synthetic amber—as this is generally [[Acrylic|acrylic]], people with a sensitivity to acrylic jewelry should exercise caution.
'''Needle holding forceps''' are a type of [[Clamp]] used to perform [[Suture|sutures]]. They come in a range of sizes, and are similar in design to Mosquito clamps or [[Hemostats]]. The major difference is the tips, which have crosshatching instead of the normal serrations, making it easier to hold a [[Suture Needle (page does not exist)|suture needle]] firmly.
 
[[File:Amberplugs01.jpg|300px|thumb|center|Amber Plugs of Various Sizes (largest 20mm, smallest 6mm/2ga)]]

Latest revision as of 08:31, 17 September 2023

Needle holding forceps are a type of Clamp used to perform sutures. They come in a range of sizes, and are similar in design to Mosquito clamps or Hemostats. The major difference is the tips, which have crosshatching instead of the normal serrations, making it easier to hold a suture needle firmly.

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