Although, a precursor of the modern syringe was known since Ancient Egypt and used for tissue irrigation, the syringe as a pressing device behind the principle of hydraulic lifting in a confined space (Pascal’s Law) was invented by the French polymath, Blaise Pascal in 1650. The modern (stiletto) syringe using Pascal’s Law was invented in 1827 by A. von Neuner, chief physician of Darmstadt, Germany. This was perfected by the Luer German instrument maker that became the dominant force in the 19th c. market. In 1906, Guido Fischer, a German dentist created a new design, the “Fischer syringe” with a better seal. The “cartridge” syringe shown here and in two other displays, are similar to the ones we use today. It was developed by Harvey Samuel Cook, an army surgeon, in 1917. This early cartridge holding local anesthesia syringe is from c. 1930. Description provided by Andrew I Spielman.
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