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Versapak
Security seal of approval
Strong, durable medical transport bags are essential for security and hygiene says Julie Goddard, Sales and Marketing Manager, Versapak
S
ecurity may not be a word most often associated with healthcare, but in fact unauthorised access
to medical records or medical samples could have serious consequences. The moment when these sensitive items are most at risk is during transportation from one location to another, and so reliable and secure transport bags are essential for all health providers. Versapak is a British organisation
that has been manufacturing specialist medical transport bags for the healthcare industry for almost 40 years. They supply the NHS and private hospitals in the UK and abroad with bags that are used to transport blood, vaccines, pathology specimens and drugs, as well as confidential patient records and delicate instruments. These bags are more than just a form of transportation;
they all come fitted with a unique locking chamber for use with genuine Versapak security seals. This provides an indication of tampering, and acts as a deterrent against unauthorised access to ensure the safety of the valuable contents.
Temperature control Medical bags come with a variety of distinctive requirements. As well as being strong and durable to the extent that they can be reused over 2,000 times, they can maintain the temperature inside the bag for up to six hours. This can be crucial when transporting blood or vaccines. Versapak produce a variety of bags, and can adapt their product to the specific needs of different situations. The company has its own manufacturing facility in Europe and as such can respond quickly and effectively to new regulations concerning the movement of medical specimens. An example of the adaptability of
the product is when Versapak helped The Cheshire & North Wales Human
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Milk Bank deliver human breast milk safely and legally. The challenge was delivering donated pasteurised breast milk to other hospitals across the nation. After liaising with the Human Milk Bank regarding their specific requirements, Versapak designed and produced a five-litre insulated bag in the specified colour complete with tamper evident seal housing and the charity’s logo. They were designed at just the right size to fit onto the back of a motorbike and tagged to satisfy the recipient that the bag remained unopened since leaving the Milk Bank. For the last twenty years, Versapak
has supplied tamper evident bags and security seals to Windsor Castle, St James’ Palace, Buckingham Palace and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The standard of product on offer is so high that in January 2014 Versapak was awarded a Royal Warrant of Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen in acknowledgement of the high standard and quality of provisions supplied to the Royal Households.
Further information Tel: +44 (0)20 8333 5300
www.versapak.co.uk
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