Scarificator

Creator

Donor

Westchester Medical Society

Preview

Identifier

2015.1.31

Date Created

c. Early 1900's

Physical Dimensions

1.5"-by-1.5"

Description

The scarificator was a multi-blade device used for bloodletting. Rotary blades released by triggers spun and caused shallow cuts. The scarificator was considered one of the least painful devices for bloodletting.