U.S. Military Field Blood Transfusion Machine/Kit

Name/Title

U.S. Military Field Blood Transfusion Machine/Kit

Entry/Object ID

2023.10.1

Description

"WWII Blood transfusion kit. Believed to have been bought at auction." Blood transfusion machine that looks to be all the original parts including motor, hoses, plug, and bottles for blood collection. U.S. Military issue painted in drab green with original carrying case. In overall good to fair condition with obvious signs of wear, use and storage. Includes original manual/instruction for operation.

Cataloged By

Matthew Adelman

Acquisition

Accession

2023.10

Source or Donor

Door County Historical Society

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1939 - 1945

Notes

Date: Unknown

Lexicon

Search Terms

WWII, Military, Medical, Blood Transfusion, Machine, Apparatus

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Apparatus, Blood Transfusion

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Date Examined

Jun 2, 2023

Examined By

Matthew Adelman

General Notes

Note

Notes: Motor for machine was manufactured by General Electric. Machine was manufactured by C.M. Sorensen Co., INC. - "US - DSA2 (SMB - PHS) 2908" Status: OK Status By: Matthew Adelman Status Date: 2023-06-02

Create Date

June 2, 2023

Update Date

July 18, 2026