Needle

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OBJECT TYPE: SYRINGE
DATE: 1996
ARTIFACT NUMBER: 2002.0515.004

MANUFACTURER: Novo Nordisk A/S
MODEL: 30G
LOCATION: Bagsvaerd, Denmark

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General Information

Serial #: N/A
Part Number: 4
Total Parts: 10
AKA: insulin 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: 1.9 cm
Width: N/A
Height: N/A
Thickness: N/A
Weight: N/A
Diameter: 1.1 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: Needle for type sample of insulin delivery device kit distributed and used in Canada.
Function: To pierce surface of skin and provide conduit for delivery of liquid medication.
Technical: Novolin-pen 3 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. Device is modulated to maintain sterility of the components; kit incorporates all necessary elements, and provides user with ready access. Needle is fitted just prior to use, and removed for disposal immediately following use.
Area Notes: Unknown

Details

Markings: No markings visible on needle.
Missing: None.
Finish: Silver metal needle supported by ridged white synthetic mounting having threaded base.
Decoration: N/A

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Novo Nordisk A/S, Needle, circa 1996, Artifact no. 2002.0515, Ingenium – Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation, http://collection.ingeniumcanada.org/en/id/2002.0515.004/

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