Vintage medical collectible, Xylocaine (Lidocaine) 2% Hydrochloride Injection vials by Astra Pharmaceuticals

These Xylocaine (Lidocaine) injection vials date from the mid-20th century when local anesthetics were becoming standardized in medical practice. Produced by Astra Pharmaceuticals in Worcester, Massachusetts, these metal containers were designed to maintain the sterility and efficacy of the anesthetic solution they contained. Vintage medical containers like these are highly valued by collectors of medical antiques and pharmaceutical memorabilia. They represent an important era in the development of modern anesthesiology and are sought after by medical professionals, historians, and collectors interested in the evolution of healthcare practices and pharmaceutical packaging.