995.2.10: Syringe, 1941-1990

Additional Images

995.2.10: Syringe.
Image No. 659 ; Photographer: Helen Kingsley

Object Description

2cc [30ml] graduated syringe barrel with details and name of manufacturer in red lettering '3813Y B-D YALE-LOK Becton-Dickinson & Co' and plunger. Metal B-D LUER-LOK tip.

Object Classification

Accession Number: 995.2.10
Collection: Surgery, General
Date: 1941-1990

Object Dimensions

  • Length: 8.2 cm
  • Width: 1.9 cm

Object Parts

  • a) Graduated syringe barrel
  • b) Plunger

Object Materials

  • chrome plate,
  • glass,
  • metal

Acquisition Detail

  • Manufacturer: Becton, Dickinson & Co. (Luer-Lok Patent No: 1742497. Patent Date: Jan. 7th 1930. Patent Country: U.S.)
  • Owner: Dr. Glenn Alexander Agnew
  • History of Use: Used by Dr. Glenn Alexander Agnew [1917-1995]. GP in Kamloops 1944-45, then in Vancouver until 1995.