Use Case: Northern Ireland Health Trust – Specialist Limb Boxes for Sensitive Medical Transport

The Northern Ireland Health Trust approached us with a highly sensitive requirement: they needed a hygienic, respectful, and secure way to transport fetal remains from hospitals to the morgue. The solution had to be both functional and discreet, ensuring dignity throughout the process while meeting strict hygiene and safety protocols.

We worked closely with the Trust to design and supply a specialist reusable plastic box, now referred to internally as the Limb Box. This container needed to:

• Maintain cleanliness and be easy to disinfect after each use

• Include a secure fitting lid to prevent spillage or tampering

• Be stackable for storage but easily identifiable for quick access

• Ensure dignity and care during the entire handling and transportation process

By switching from single-use cardboard or improvised containers to our purpose-designed reusable solution, the Health Trust achieved:

• Improved hygiene compliance

• Reduced packaging waste and costs

• A more respectful and consistent procedure across departments

This collaboration illustrates how reusable medical storage can serve not just practical needs, but also support compassionate care in sensitive clinical situations.