Vaccine Clamshell Transport Bag

Description

Vaccine Clamshell Bag (incl. coolants)

Polar Thermals most compact and easy-to-carry bag, this can hold up to 12 standard-size vaccines so is ideal for anyone with two or three house calls to make. A thermal bag with carry handles that closes like a clamshell and zips up to protect vaccines and other medical vials and pharmaceutical products. Used by district medical staff to courier temperature-critical medical items during home visits in the community. Used with cool blocks to extend thermal performance when being opened and closed regularly. lightweight, hygienic, easily cleaned and complies with the UK and US safety requirements. Will maintain a product temp of between 2°C and 8°C for up to a maximum of 4 hours.

Preconditioning

• Be sensitive about where you keep the vaccine bag. Try to avoid warm areas and direct sunlight and preferably keep in a cool, shaded area
• Always precondition the vaccines by refrigerating them for a minimum of 48 hours at 2-4°C before transferring to the thermal bag
• Coolants should be kept for a minimum of 24 hours in a refrigerator at between 2-4°C before use

Loading the Bag

• Bring the bag close to the fridge
• Take out the two coolants from the fridge and the vaccines
• Place one coolant in the bottom of the bag beneath the straps
• Place the second coolant beneath the straps at the top of the bag
• Place the vaccines in the centre of the bag on top of the bottom coolant
• Close the bag and securely zip up the lid

Specifications

Weight with coolants	2 kgs
External surface material	Cotton coated PVC
Internal lining material	Cotton coated PVC
Insulation material	Patented Polartherm™ material
Insulation thickness	45mm
External dimensions	Width: 300mm height: 120mm depth: 270mm
Internal dimensions	Width: 250mm height: 70mm depth: 200mm
Lid type and fixings	Zip
Number of icepacks supplied	2 x coolants take up 4cm of height space
Cold life without opening	Cold life without opening
Thermal Conductance	(W/m².K) 1.01 ± 0.1
Thermal Conductivity	(W/m.K) 0.05 ± 0.005

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