BOX, triple packaging, biological substance UN3373 +pouch

STD STSSUN62DS-

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Former Code(s): PPACUN62DS- PPACUN62BT- STSSDS-
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BOX, biological substance UN3373

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Definition

Box with UN approved triple packaging system, used for the transport of CATEGORY B samples, i.e. biological substances for diagnostic.

Meets the IATA packaging instructions 650.

(Cf Procedures for transporting samples)

Specifications

Technical specifications

The system consists of 3 containers/ layers of packaging:

1. Primary container

  • Tube or vial containing the sample
  • Hermetic seal (if necessary, fix the cap with sealing film) and to be labelled with a permanent marker

2. Secondary container

  • Pouch polyethylene, waterproof with adhesive closure, 20 x 30 cm (STSSUN62WB-) or plastic container 14.8 cm (h) X 13 cm (Ø) (STSSCONP130P)
  • The plastic container (not the pouch) is the right packaging choice for settings where the temperatures outside are above 28°C
  • Can contain several primary containers
  • Resist to a differential pressure of 95KPa
  • Provided with an absorbent sheet: can absorb all the fluid in case of leakage or breakage

3. Third /Outer container

  • Strengthened cardboard box used to protect the secondary container
  • Labelling UN 3373
  • 26.5 x 10.5 x 11.5 cm

Instructions for use

Mandatory minimum packaging for any sample of biological substance (blood, CSF, sputum, biopsy…), examples:

  • For diagnosis of tuberculosis: sputum in a dry tube (ELABTUCE5SPP).
  • For diagnosis of meningitis: (CSF in Trans-Isolate transport medium, or if not available in Amies Agar Charcoal medium).
  • For the diagnosis of Cholera (Stool in Cary blair medium)

The plastic container (not the pouch) is the suitable packaging option on settings with external temperatures above 28°C.

Transport of samples

Biological substances are shipped by DHL.

MSF requirements

Mandatory packaging for shipping biological substances (Category B (with out the need for cold chain)), with every means of transport.

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