Luer Abscess Needle

Manufacturer / MakerCreated by Becton, Dickinson & Company

Dateca. 1960

Mediumpaper, metal

Dimensionsbox: 9/16 × 2 9/16 × 11/16 in. (1.4 × 6.6 × 1.8 cm)
needle: 1 5/8 × 1/4 × 1/4 in. (4.1 × 0.6 × 0.6 cm)

ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Dr. John Roberts

Object numberVPC1999.87.144.1-3

DescriptionThis object is comprised of a small, removeable syringe needle within its original packaging. The needle itself has a large metal flange at its base, with a cylindrical socket in order to affix the object to the tip of a syringe. The needle sits within a small, rectangular cardboard box with information regarding the manufacturer, size, and origin of the object. "23 Gauge 3/4 B-D YALE (LAG) No. 1199 / LUER ABSCESS NEEDLE / B-D & YALE T. M. REG. U. S. PAT. OFF. / BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY / Rutherford, N. J. Made in U. S. A." is written on the top of the box. Both the needle and box are in very good condition with little to no signs of corrosion.

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