Versapak medical carriers are manufactured with a padded insulating layer to provide hospitals, laboratories and other medical facilities a safe and convenient way to transport temperature-sensitive blood and pathology samples.
Our medical carriers have been tested in various Ambient temperatures tested and, together with heat sinks or freezer plates, can maintain a temperature between 2 and 8 degrees for an extended period of time. When used with a phase change material pack, our blood bags can maintain a temperature of 15-25 degrees for an extended period of time.
Versapak medical carriers listed below have been rigorously tested and verified as part of the manufacturing process, and their thermal capabilities have been certified by the world-renowned packaging testing organization TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH.
Versapak pathology sample carrier with ICECATCH Solid Insulated Cool
Versapak pathology sample carrier with freezing plates and heat barriers
Versapak blood in a transport bag with PCM packing made of phase change material
We have tested our products extensively, with two types of heat sinks, under different environmental conditions. The tables below provide guidance on the performance of each carrier in their prescribed conditions:
Versapak Medical Bag Carrier with ICECATCH Solid Insulated Cool has been tested to maintain a temperature of 2-8 degrees
| Article | Sample replacement (liter) (preconditioned to +4 degrees) | ICECATCH cooling packs (grams) (preconditioned to -18 degrees) | Placement (unprinted isolated side in contact with content) | Ambient temperature | Temperature held for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Versapak Small Blood Transport Bag (BLTD1) | 2 x 0.5 liters of water | 2 x 500g | One below and one above. | 21°C 30°C |
21 hours 29 minutes 18 hours 12 minutes |
| Versapak Large Blood Transport Bag (BLTD2) | 6 x 0.5 liters of water | 3 x 500g | All 3 above. | 21°C 30°C |
28 hours 43 minutes 17 hours 20 minutes |
| Versapak Small Isolated Medical Carrier (PYTB1) | 4 x 0.5 liters of water | 2 x 500g | One below and one above. | 21°C 30°C |
17 hours 23 minutes 12 hours 47 minutes |
| Versapak Medium Insulated Medical Carrier (PYTB2) | 12 x 0.5 liters of water | 2 x 500g + 1 x 1100g | 2 x 500g on the sides and 1 x 1100g on top. | 21°C 30°C 40°C |
29 hours 48 minutes 14 hours 52 minutes 8 hours 34 minutes |
| Versapak Large Insulated Medical Carrier (PYTB3) | 16 x 0.5 liters of water | 2 x 500g + 2 x 1100g | 2 x 500g on the sides and 2 x 1100g on top. | 21°C 30°C |
31 hours 25 minutes 15 hours 55 minutes |
Versapak's medical carrier with freezer boards and thermal barriers has been tested to maintain a temperature of 2-8 degrees
| Article | Sample replacement (liters) (preconditioned to +4 degrees) | Ice packs (grams) (preconditioned to -18 degrees) | Thermal barrier (preconditioned to +4 degrees) | Ambient temperature | Temperature held for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Versapak Small Blood Transport Bag (BLTD1) | 2 x 0.5 liters of water | 2 x 400g | 1 x 250g | 21°C 30°C |
11 hours 59 minutes 6 hours 25 minutes |
| Versapak Large Blood Transport Bag (BLTD2) | 6 x 0.5 liters of water | 2 x 750g | 2 x 250g | 21°C 30°C |
> 24 hours 5 hours 02 minutes |
| Versapak Small Isolated Medical Carrier (PYTB1) | 4 x 0.5 liters of water | 3 x 400g | 1 x 250g | 21°C 30°C |
6 hours 53 minutes 4 hours 07 minutes |
| Versapak Medium Insulated Medical Carrier (PYTB2) | 12 x 0.5 liters of water | 3 x 750g | 1 x 650g | 21°C 30°C |
22 hours 11 minutes 9 hours 41 minutes |
| Versapak Large Insulated Medical Carrier (PYTB3) | 16 x 0.5 liters of water | 5 x 750g | 2 x 250g | 21°C 30°C |
> 24 hours 12 hours 39 minutes |
| Versapak Breast Milk Carrier (PYBHM) | 8 x 0.5 liters of water | 2 x 750g | 1 x 250g | 21°C 30°C |
> 24 hours 7 hours 50 minutes |
| Versapak Padded Pharmacy Bag (CCBXPHCY) | 18 x 0.5 liters of water | 3 x 750g | 1 x 650g | 21°C | > 24 hours |
*All testing began with cooling elements (Freeze Boards and ICECATCH) preconditioned to -18 degrees for 24 hours. The thermal barriers were preconditioned to 4 degrees. For a full copy of the test report click here.
The above is a guide. Adjustments can be made based on intended use and desired outcome for your needs.
We have also tested our blood bags with 20 degree phase change material under two environmental conditions. The following tables provide guidance on performance:
Versapak blood in transport bag with 20 degree PCM packing has been tested to maintain a temperature of 15-25 degrees
Ambient temperature 10 degrees
| Article | Sample replacement (liters) (preconditioned to +4 degrees) | Phase change material | PCM preconditioning (24 hours) | Placement | Temperature limit | Temperature held for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Versapak Small Blood Transport Bag (BLTD1) | 2 x 0.5 liters of water | 1 x 900g PCM 20°C | 25°C | Content then phase change material | 15°C | > 24 hours |
| Versapak Large Blood Transport Bag (BLTD2) | 6 x 0.5 liters of water | 1 x 900g PCM 20°C | 25°C | Content then phase change material | 15°C | 15 hours 29 minutes |
Ambient temperature 30 degrees
| Article | Sample replacement (liters) (preconditioned to +4 degrees) | Phase change material | PCM preconditioning (24 hours) | Placement | Temperature limit | Temperature held for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Versapak Small Blood Transport Bag (BLTD1) | 2 x 0.5 liters of water | 1 x 900g PCM 20°C | 10°C | Content then phase change material | 25°C | > 24 hours |
| Versapak Large Blood Transport Bag (BLTD2) | 6 x 0.5 liters of water | 1 x 900g PCM 20°C | 10°C | Content then phase change material | 25°C | > 24 hours |
*All tests were started with a PCM package preconditioned at an ambient temperature of 10 degrees to 25 degrees for 24 hours and a PCM package preconditioned at an ambient temperature of 30 degrees to 10 degrees for 24 hours became. For a full copy of the review, click here.
The above is a guide. Changes can be made depending on the intended use and the desired result for your requirements.
