All-metal tube with a hidden point in plastic case; the automatic blood lancet consists of a cylindrical piece of metal with a sharp point inside a hollow cylindrical tube with a spring-loaded device at one end and a small opening for the point at the other end; the centre has screw threads which a…
All-metal tube with a hidden point in plastic case; the automatic blood lancet consists of a cylindrical piece of metal with a sharp point inside a hollow cylindrical tube with a spring-loaded device at one end and a small opening for the point at the other end; the centre has screw threads which allow adjustment for the length of the point; (b) plastic tube-shaped case with a metal end and a paper label, used, for storing automatic blood lancet; label is yellow and blue with black print.
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
a - automatic blood lancet - Size: Length 12.0 cm. x Width 0.9 cm. x Depth 0.5 cm.
b - plastic lancet case & paper label - Size: Length 12.0 cm. x Diameter1.5
(a) Front reads, "ADAMS // ADAMS // USA"; (b) front reads, "ADAMS // ADAMS // Improved AUTOMATIC BLOOD LANCET // With the SPEAR POINT cutting edge. Adjust- // able, honed blade is STAINLESS STEEL. // Improved spring release. Chrome plated // BELL TIP fits the finger. // Made in U.S.A. // No. A-2562/X"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-F6-11
Condition Remarks
(a) Metal has a few discoloured spots; (b) plastic is cracked and becoming brittle; one end of the case has the plastic broken; there should be a metal cap on both ends, but one is missing; paper label is discoloured and rumpled; plastic is discoloured with age; plastic tubing needs to be repaired or replaced
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Person
Reference Comments
M. Hardwick
Research Facts
Used for blood collection by poking fingertips (in adults) or heels (in babies) for haematology work