| Reference Number | CSFH/9/69 |
| Title | Super-RF Hypodermic Needles |
| Date | 1925-1975 |
| Creator Name | Injecta, Manufacturer of Surgical Instruments, 1920-2010 |
| Description | The tin contains three of the original twelve hypodermic, secured within the holders. The inscription on the top of the tin says "Trade-Mark (company logo) Akestra. "Super-RF" Hypodermic Needles. Made of Chromane. Guaranteed rustless, spring tempered, and practically unbreakable. 1 doz. Size:" and stamped in black ink "1.20 x 50" "Made In Germany". As also reported "Record Mound", these needles were suitable push-fit for original syringes. The three needles have a marking of S.1 at the push fit end, and contain a cleaning wire each. Hypodermic needles are used for injecting fluids into or withdrawing fluids from the body, particularly designed for the original record syringes patented by Dewitt & Hertz. |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Dimensions | 75 mm x 50 mm x 8 mm |
| Digital Collections | View online in our digital collections |
| Copyright | Free to use under the terms of the Creative Commons Licence Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) |
| Credit Line | Royal College of Physicians of Ireland |
| Object Name | Equipment and Supplies, Medical |
| Term | Hypodermic Syringes |
| Injections |
| General Surgery -- Instrumentation |
| Needles |