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Procedure Pack Service, 1969

 Series
Identifier: GD57/2

Scope and Contents

The Procedure Pack Service was a revolutionary and time-saving method of preparation and packaging of sterile dressings. Pre-packaged and radation-sterilised dressing packs were developed in conjunction with Johnson & Johnson and Smith & Nephew Southalls Ltd. and were introduced into the South-Eastern Regional Health Board in 1969. This series includes newspaper clippings about the packs, correspondence, instruction manuals, and news releases.

Dates

  • Creation: 1969

Extent

8 items

Repository Details

Part of the Lothian Health Services Archive Repository

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