Package and Product Integrity Blog

DDL’s 4th Quarter Packaging Quizzler question is out. Test your knowledge of package testing and the ISTA 7A standard.

This quarter’s question asks packaging engineers the question:

Which of these statements is true when validating a temperature controlled system using ISTA 7A?

A.) Dry ice should be used in each system.

B.) ISTA recommends performing the procedure three or more times using new samples with each test.

C.) Deviations to the winter and summer profile must not be made to ensure the best test results.

D.) A minimum of six thermocouples is required with each test sample.

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Cryopak worked with Carolinas Cord Blood Bank at Duke University to develop a Cord Blood Shipper that would maintain between 4C-30C for at least 36 hours. This kit was designed so that no pre-conditioning was required for the system to function properly. The kits can be stored inside the expectant mother’s home and carried to the hospital on their delivery date. The doctor’s will then load the system with the required blood collection bag and tubes to be sent back to Carolinas Cord Blood Bank for storage.

Each kit was designed with an outer returnable plastic shell so that the systems could be reused numerous times and provide ample protection during transportation.

This kit is very unique in that it uses our new PIR panels and Exogel panels to maintain the required temperature ranges. Also, Cryopak designed a water filled pouch using our Flexible Ice Blankets to completely enclose the collected blood material to prevent any leaks and provide more protection to the collected blood samples.

Learn more about this project and how cord blood collection kits are helping to save lives.