File:Three spring fleam-lancets, cased, possibly Germany, 1701-18 Wellcome L0058007.jpg

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Three spring fleam/lancets, cased, possibly Germany, 1701-18
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Three spring fleam/lancets, cased, possibly Germany, 1701-18
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These lancets are unusual as they appear in a set of three and are decorated with an engraved quill design. Lancets were used in bloodletting – a practice once carried out to treat a wide range of diseases and medical conditions. This automatic type of lancet works by the blade being swiftly released to cut into a vein by means of a spring mechanism. Much depended on the skill and experience of the operator in determining the depth of the cut.

The main body of the lancet is made of brass, but the double-sided blade is made of a stronger, finer metal. It is likely that it would have been used on a number of patients without any effective form of sterilisation.

maker: Unknown maker

Place made: Germany

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Keywords: automatic lancet; Bloodletting
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  • Library reference: Science Museum A606792
  • Photo number: L0058007
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