Signedon the vial in yellow lettering: ELKINS-SINN. INC. / CHERRY HILL, N.J. / 08034
Inscribedon the purple needle cases: 20 x 1" / monoject 250 / STERILE NON-TOXIC / NON-PYRC / USE ONCE AND DESTROY;
on the vial in yellow lettering: 2ml / DOSETTE VIAL / HEP-LOCK / (STERILE HEPARIN / SODIUM SOLUTION / IN SALINE) / 10 USP / units/ml / FOR IV FLUSH / NON-PYROGENIC / kA-0393a / LOT. 070162 / EXP. 7/82
FunctionThe hypodermic needles and vial of heparin are part of an IV kit. The lettering on the needles indicates that the needles are 20 gauge (a needle diameter measurement) and one inch in length.
Heparin, a substance of animal origin, is an anticoagulant used to prevent and decrease blood clotting.