Colin Murdoch

Colin Murdoch
Born
Colin Albert Murdoch

6 February 1929
Christchurch, New Zealand
Died4 May 2008 (aged 79)
Timaru, New Zealand
Occupations
  • Pharmacist
  • veterinarian
Known forThe invention of the tranquilliser gun
Invention of the disposable syringe
Parents
  • Mary Kathleen
  • Frank William James

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.