Versapak medical carriers are manufactured with a padded protective insulation to provide hospitals, laboratories, and other medical establishments with a safe and practical way to transport temperature-sensitive blood and pathology samples.
Our medical carriers have been tested in a range of ambient temperatures and when used in conjunction with cooling elements or freeze boards they can maintain a temperature of between 2-8 degrees for a prolonged period. When used with a Phase Change Material Pack, our blood bags can maintain a temperature of 15-25 degrees for a prolonged period.
The Versapak medical carriers listed below have been rigorously tested and checked throughout the manufacturing process and their thermal capabilities have been certified by world renowned packaging testing organisation TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH.
We tested our products extensively, with two types of cooling element, in various ambient conditions. The tables below give guidance to the performance of each carrier in their prescribed conditions:
Versapak Medical Carrier with ICECATCH Solid Insulated Cool tested to maintain temperature of 2-8 degrees
| Item | Sample Substitute (Litres) (preconditioned to +4 degrees) | ICECATCH Cooling Packs Grammes (preconditioned to -18 degrees) | Placement (non-print insulated side in contact with contents) | Ambient Temperature | Temperature Maintained For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Versapak Small Blood-in-Transit Bag (BLTD1) | 2 x 0.5 litres water | 2 x 500g | One at the bottom and one at the top. | 21°C 30°C |
21hrs 29min 18hrs 12min |
| Versapak Large Blood-in-Transit Bag (BLTD2) | 6 x 0.5 litres water | 3 x 500g | All 3 on top. | 21°C 30°C |
28hrs 43min 17hrs 20min |
| Versapak Small Insulated Medical Carrier (PYTB1) | 4 x 0.5 litres water | 2 x 500g | One at the bottom and one at the top. | 21°C 30°C |
17hrs 23min 12hrs 47min |
| Versapak Medium Insulated Medical Carrier (PYTB2) | 12 x 0.5 litres water | 2 x 500g + 1 x 1100g | 2 x 500g down the sides and 1 x 1100g on top. | 21°C 30°C 40°C |
29hrs 48min 14hrs 52min 8hrs 34min |
| Versapak Large Insulated Medical Carrier (PYTB3) | 16 x 0.5 litres water | 2 x 500g + 2 x 1100g | 2 x 500g down the sides and 2 x 1100g on top. | 21°C 30°C |
31hrs 25min 15hrs 55min |
Versapak Medical Carrier with Freeze Boards and Thermal Barriers tested to maintain temperature of 2-8 degrees
| Item | Sample Substitute (Litres) (preconditioned to +4 degrees) | Freeze Board Cooling Packs Grammes (preconditioned to -18 degrees) | Thermal Barrier (preconditioned to +4 degrees) | Ambient Temperature | Temperature Maintained For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Versapak Small Blood-in-Transit Bag (BLTD1) | 2 x 0.5 litres water | 2 x 400g | 1 x 250g | 21°C 30°C |
11hrs 59min 6hrs 25min |
| Versapak Large Blood-in-Transit Bag (BLTD2) | 6 x 0.5 litres water | 2 x 750g | 2 x 250g | 21°C 30°C |
> 24hrs 5hrs 02min |
| Versapak Small Insulated Medical Carrier (PYTB1) | 4 x 0.5 litres water | 3 x 400g | 1 x 250g | 21°C 30°C |
6hrs 53min 4hrs 07min |
| Versapak Medium Insulated Medical Carrier (PYTB2) | 12 x 0.5 litres water | 3 x 750g | 1 x 650g | 21°C 30°C |
22hrs 11min 9hrs 41min |
| Versapak Large Insulated Medical Carrier (PYTB3) | 16 x 0.5 litres water | 5 x 750g | 2 x 250g | 21°C 30°C |
> 24hrs 12hrs 39min |
| Versapak Human Milk Carrier (PYBHM) | 8 X 0.5 litres water | 2 x 750g | 1 x 250g | 21°C 30°C |
> 24hrs 7hrs 50min |
| Versapak Padded Pharmacy Bag (CCBXPHCY) | 18 x 0.5 litres water | 3 x 750g | 1 x 650g | 21°C | > 24hrs |
*All tests initiated with cooling elements (Freeze Boards and ICECATCH) preconditioned to -18 degrees for 24 hours. Thermal Barriers were preconditioned to 4 degrees. For a complete copy of the test report, click here.
The above is a guide. Modifications can be made based on the intended use and desired outcome for your requirements.
We also tested our blood bags with 20 degree phase change material in two ambient conditions. The tables below give guidance to the performance:
Versapak Blood in Transit Bag with 20 degree PCM Pack tested to maintain temperature of 15-25 degrees
Ambient Temperature 10 degrees
| Item | Sample Substitute (Litres) (preconditioned to +4 degrees) | Phase Change Material | PCM Preconditioning (24 hrs) | Placement | Limit Temperature | Temperature Maintained For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Versapak Small Blood-in-Transit Bag (BLTD1) | 2 x 0.5 litres water | 1 x 900g PCM 20°C | 25°C | Contents then Phase-Change Material | 15°C | > 24hrs |
| Versapak Large Blood-in-Transit Bag (BLTD2) | 6 x 0.5 litres water | 1 x 900g PCM 20°C | 25°C | Contents then Phase-Change Material | 15°C | 15hrs 29min |
Ambient Temperature 30 degrees
| Item | Sample Substitute (Litres) (preconditioned to +4 degrees) | Phase Change Material | PCM Preconditioning (24 hrs) | Placement | Limit Temperature | Temperature Maintained For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Versapak Small Blood-in-Transit Bag (BLTD1) | 2 x 0.5 litres water | 1 x 900g PCM 20°C | 10°C | Contents then Phase-Change Material | 25°C | > 24hrs |
| Versapak Large Blood-in-Transit Bag (BLTD2) | 6 x 0.5 litres water | 1 x 900g PCM 20°C | 10°C | Contents then Phase-Change Material | 25°C | > 24hrs |
*All tests initiated with a PCM Pack preconditioned to 25 degrees for 24 hours in a 10 degree ambient temperature and PCM preconditioned to 10 degrees for 24 hours in a 30 degree ambient temperature. For a complete copy of the test report, click here.
The above is a guide. Modifications can be made based on the intended use and desired outcome for your requirements.
