Syringe

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OBJECT TYPE: CARTRIDGE
DATE: 1996
ARTIFACT NUMBER: 2002.0515.002

MANUFACTURER: Novo Nordisk A/S
MODEL: Novolin-Pen 3
LOCATION: Bagsvaerd, Denmark

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General Information

Serial #: N/A
Part Number: 2
Total Parts: 10
AKA: pen
Patents: N/A
General Description: metal & synthetic components.

Dimensions

Note: These reflect the general size for storage and are not necessarily representative of the object's true dimensions.

Length: 13.4 cm
Width: N/A
Height: N/A
Thickness: N/A
Weight: N/A
Diameter: 1.6 cm
Volume: N/A

Lexicon

Group: Medical Technology
Category: Chemicals & medications
Sub-Category: N/A

Manufacturer

AKA: Novo
Country: Denmark
State/Province: Unknown
City: Bagsvaerd

Context

Country: Canada
State/Province: Unknown
Period: This type used in mid 1990s+. This example never used.
Canada: Type sample of insulin delivery device distributed and used in Canada.
Function: Used to deliver required dose of insulin subcutaneously.
Technical: Pen-style syringe developed for self-administration of insulin. The user can accurately & conveniently administer the required dose by dialing the number of units required & injecting the insulin subcutaneously. Novolin-pen 3 permits delivery of 2 to 70 units in single increments; setting dial ensures accuracy of delivered dosage. Device is modulated to maintain sterility of the components: additional pre-measured insulin cartridges and single-use needles available as refills. (see 2002.0516-517)
Area Notes: Unknown

Details

Markings: Dosage scale visible through viewing window: white markings appear on black background. "Penfill ® 3ml Novo Nordisk" and scale "30" to "300" marked in white on cartridge chamber.
Missing: None.
Finish: Brushed silver metal; black and clear synthetic trim and fittings.
Decoration: N/A

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Novo Nordisk A/S, Syringe, circa 1996, Artifact no. 2002.0515, Ingenium – Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation, http://collection.ingeniumcanada.org/en/id/2002.0515.002/

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