Medical Syringe by Letitia Geer (1899)
- Year invented: 1899
- Invented by: Letitia Mumford Geer
- Type of medical device: Medical syringe
- Features: One-handed operation, glass parts, piston rod with U-shaped handle
- Impact: Revolutionized the way that injections were administered, making them safer and more efficient
Letitia Geer’s medical syringe was a major breakthrough in medical technology. Her syringe was the first to be designed for one-handed operation, and it was also the first to use glass parts. This made the syringe more sanitary and easier to clean. Geer’s syringe also had a piston rod with a U-shaped handle, which made it easier to control the flow of liquid.
Geer’s syringe was a significant improvement over previous syringes, which were often difficult to use and could be dangerous. Her syringe made it possible to administer injections more safely and efficiently, and it helped to revolutionize the way that medicine was practiced.
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