The Ancient ligature device is a medical device used by the Destiny expedition.
Overview[]
The ligature device is a surgical tool that is able to cut and cauterize organic material inside the body. The unit will cut while someone squeezes a handle on the end of the unit. It can be taken apart into different pieces and is directly linked with Destiny's medical database.
History[]
In 2010, Lt. Tamara Johansen discovered information about the ligature device in Destiny's medical database. She used the device when she performed a kidney transplant between Dr. Dale Volker and MSgt. Ronald Greer. (SGU: "Hope")