BOX ISOTHERMAL, triple pack., biological subst.UN3373 +pouch
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BOX ISOTHERM, biological subsance UN3373
Definition
Box with UN approved triple packaging system, used for the transport of CATEGORY B samples, i.e. biological substances for diagnostic.
Isotherm box, allowing to keep the samples between 2ºC and 8ºC for 72 hours, with 4 icepacks, or below -20°C with dry ice.
Meets the packaging instructions 650 and 954 (dry ice).
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
- Soft pouch polyethylene, waterproof with adhesive closure, 20 x 30 cm (STSSUN62WB-) or plastic container 14.8 cm (h) X 13 cm (Ø) (STSSCONP130P)
- 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
- Designed to hold 4 icepacks 0.6 liter (RCW25)
- Can be used with dry ice, a sticker IATA class 9 is supplied
- 42.5 x 29.5 x 22.5 cm
Instructions for use
Mandatory minimum packaging for any sample of biological substance (blood, CSF, sputum, biopsy…), examples:
- For diagnostic of tuberculosis (sputum in dry tube).
- For the diagnostic of Measles/rubella (whole blood or serum)
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 substance (Category B) by cold chain with every means of transport.