Cap, syringe

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OBJECT TYPE: INSULIN/MULTI-DOSE
DATE: 1996
ARTIFACT NUMBER: 2002.0515.003

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

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General Information

Serial #: N/A
Part Number: 3
Total Parts: 10
AKA: N/A
Patents: N/A
General Description: metal & synthetic

Dimensions

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

Length: 10.0 cm
Width: 1.8 cm
Height: 2.0 cm
Thickness: N/A
Weight: N/A
Diameter: N/A
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: Cap for type sample of insulin delivery device kit distributed and used in Canada.
Function: To protect needle attachment point on syringe.
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. Pen cap used to protect attachment point of needle and syringe body: needle is fitted just prior to use, and removed for disposal immediately following use.
Area Notes: Unknown

Details

Markings: "Novolin-Pen ®3" printed in white on clip arm. "996.10.1" printed by hand in black ink of cap end.
Missing: None.
Finish: Brushed silver metal cap has black synthetic clip and endpiece.
Decoration: N/A

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Novo Nordisk A/S, Cap, syringe, circa 1996, Artifact no. 2002.0515, Ingenium – Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation, http://collections.ingeniumcanada.org/en/item/2002.0515.003/

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