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IUD kit, 'Dalkon Shield'

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GH023610; IUD kit, 'Dalkon Shield'; 1972; A. H. Robins Company ; view 1
GH023610; IUD kit, 'Dalkon Shield'; 1972; A. H. Robins Company ; view 01
GH023610; IUD kit, 'Dalkon Shield'; 1972; A. H. Robins Company ; view 02
GH023610; IUD kit, 'Dalkon Shield'; 1972; A. H. Robins Company ; view 03
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item details

NameIUD kit, 'Dalkon Shield'
ProductionA.H. Robins Company; manufacturer(s); 1972; Richmond
Classificationpersonalia
Materialspaper, plastic, cardboard, latex
DimensionsOverall: 100mm (width), 290mm (height), 72mm (depth)
Registration NumberGH023610
Credit lineGift of Dame Margaret Sparrow, 2011

Overview

Some IUDs caused serious health problems. The notorious Dalkon Shield was used in New Zealand from 1971 to 1975. The polyfilament thread could draw infection into the uterus and cause septic abortions. More than 400 New Zealand women sought compensation for injury and infertility, and the Ministry of Health organised a removal programme in 1985.