Mechanised Leech, invented by Messrs. Kidsten & co. 1850.

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Mechanised Leech, invented by Messrs. Kidsten & co. 1850. Wellcome Collection. Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Mechanised Leech, invented by Messrs. Kidsten & co. The blades of the lancet are designed to give a puncture resembling that of a natural leech. After puncture, blood is drawn off by means of the glass cylinder and piston.

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