Summary
Fibrin film in sealed glass tube. Fibrin film was an experimental product in 1940s used as a bleeding prevention for surgical wounds. Film is inserted into wound and sutured after surgery. After immersion in saline, the film must not be allowed to dry.
Used at Commonwealth Serum Laboratories (CSL) Ltd., Parkville, Victoria.
Physical Description
Sealed glass tube contining rolled paper and film substance. Paper label.
Significance
Example of work being done at CSL
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Acquisition Information
Donation from CSL Ltd (Commonwealth Serum Laboratories), 24 Mar 2004
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Maker
Armour Laboratories, Armour and Company, Union Stock Yards, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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User
CSL Ltd (Commonwealth Serum Laboratories), 45 Poplar Road, Parkville, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1930s-1940s
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Inscriptions
Label: STERILE/FIBRIN FILM/FROM NORMAL HUMAN BLOOD PLASMA/CAUTION: New Drug - Limited by Federal Law to investigational use/SEE ACCOMPANYING DIRECTIONS FOR OPENING/THE ARMOUR LABORATORIES CHICAGO ILLINOIS/Prepared in collaboration with The Plasma Fractionation Laboratory, Harvard Medical School, from blood collected/by the American Red Cross under a contract recommended by The Committee on Medical Research between/The Office of Scientific Research and Development and Harvard University/Lot 921/ After immersion in saline, film must not be allowed/ to dry.
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Overall Dimensions
18.5 cm (Length), 2.5 cm (Width)
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