Colin Murdoch
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| Born | Colin Albert Murdoch 6 February 1929 Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Died | 4 May 2008 (aged 79) Timaru, New Zealand |
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| Known for | The invention of the tranquilliser gun Invention of the disposable syringe |
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Colin Albert Murdoch ONZM (6 February 1929 – 4 May 2008) was a New Zealand pharmacist and veterinarian who made a number of significant inventions, in particular the tranquilliser gun, the disposable hypodermic syringe and the child-proof medicine container. He had a total of 46 patents registered in his name.