Some historic medical devices used asbestos in ways that seem shocking today. In this Asbestos Artifacts episode, asbestos attorney Justinian C. Lane examines a glass syringe with asbestos packing and explains why asbestos appeared in older medical equipment.
The video looks at the history of syringes, medical manufacturing, and how asbestos was used as a practical material before its health dangers were widely acknowledged.
You’ll learn:
• How asbestos was used in a glass syringe
• Why manufacturers used asbestos packing
• What historic medical devices reveal about asbestos use
• Why asbestos exposure remains a serious health concern
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This video is part of Asbestos Artifacts, a series from Asbestos Claims Law exploring old asbestos-containing products and the stories behind them.
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