Biological Substances A and B Packaging

Biological Substances A and B Packaging Our new Class 6.2 Category A and Category B products comply with all applicable regulations, including UN, US DOT, ICAO, IATA, CDC, and USPS.

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Biological Substances A and B Packaging

Our new Class 6.2 Category A and Category B products comply with all applicable regulations, including UN, US DOT, ICAO, IATA, CDC, and USPS.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an information note on the correct methods for shipping swine flu specimens and virus isolates. Specimens collected directly from humans or animals that are suspected of being infected with the A(H1N1) virus, or have been confirmed as being infected, should be shipped as UN 3373 Category B infectious substances, while cultures must be shipped as UN 2814 Category A infectious substances.

For further guidance, see this instruction sheet (PDF), directly from the WHO website.

Large Biological Shipper – 11.25" x 6.625" x 3.5"

Components:
•Box (11.25" x 6.625" x 3.5")
•Primary bag (9" x 12") with biohazard marking
•Secondary bag (6" x 8.5"), 95 kPa approved
•Absorbent strip (4.25" x 2.25")
•Optional 13.75" x 6" compartmental bubble wrap (six 2" pouches)
Dimensions: 11.25" x 6.625" x 3.5" (28.58 cm x 16.83 cm x 8.89 cm)
Shipping Weight: 0.55–0.6 lbs. (0.25–0.27 kg)
Product Codes: PK-INF250
PK-INF250B With bubble wrap

This biological shipper was tested and approved to ship category B biological substances. Outer box is printed with UN3373, Biological Substances Category B and the Transport Canada TC-125-1B marking. These kits meet the requirements for Transport Canada, 49 CFR, IATA/ICAO and IMDG.


Small Biological Shipper – 9" x 4" x 4"

Components:
•Box (9" x 4" x 4")
•Primary bag (7" x 8") with biohazard marking
•Secondary bag (6" x 8.5"), 95 kPa approved
•Absorbent strip (4.25" x 2.25")
•Optional 13.75" x 6" compartmental bubble wrap (six 2" pouches)
Dimensions: 9" x 4" x 4" (22.86 cm x 10.16 cm x 10.16 cm)
Shipping Weight: 0.4–0.45 lbs. (0.18–0.2 kg)
Product Codes: PK-INF210
PK-INF210B With bubble wrap

This biological shipper was tested and approved to ship category B biological substances. Outer box is printed with UN3373, Biological Substances Category B and the Transport Canada TC-125-1B marking. These kits meet the requirements for Transport Canada, 49 CFR, IATA/ICAO and IMDG

Dual Leakproof Bag System

Components:
•Primary bag with biohazard marking
•Secondary bag, 95 kPa approved
Shipping Weight: 0.05 lbs. (0.02 kg)
Product Codes: PK-INF710 7" x 8" (17.78 cm x 20.32 cm) Primary,
6" x 8.5" (15.24 cm x 21.59 cm) Secondary
PK-INF740 9" x 12" (22.86 cm x 30.48 cm) Primary,
11" x 12" (27.94 cm x 30.48 cm) Secondary

These leakproof bag systems contains two bags. The primary is a liquid-tight zip style bag with a vapor barrier which is then placed into a secondary pressure tested tape-sealed bag. Available in two sizes. Information printed on the bags is in English, French and Spanish.

Primary Zip-Top Leakproof Bags

Shipping Weight: 0.03 lbs. (0.01 kg)
Product Codes: PK-BI4754PE 7" x 8" (17.78 cm x 20.32 cm)
PK-BI4755PE 9" x 12" (22.86 cm x 30.48 cm)

Primary leakproof vapor barrier bags with trilingual biohazard label, sold in two sizes.

Secondary Hydrostatically Tested Leakproof Bags

Shipping Weight: 0.04–0.12 lbs. (0.02–0.05 kg)
Product Codes: BI-BIOBAG1 6" x 8.5" (15.24 cm x 21.59 cm)
BI-BIOBAG2 11" x 12" (27.94 cm x 30.48 cm)

Our secondary bags have been hydrostatically tested to meet 95 kPa, and are printed 2 color in three languages.


Biosorb™ Absorbent Strips (pack of 100)

Dimensions: 4.25" x 2.25" (10.8 cm x 5.72 cm)
Case Quantity: 5000 (50 packs of 100)
Shipping Weight: 5 lbs. (2.27 kg)
Product Code: AB-INFSTRIP

Biosorb Strips are laminate sheets with a fiber-based paper, bonded with Biosorb superabsorbent. Each sheet gives effective fluid control in any shape or size container. It is ideal for use with any liquid specimen (infectious or diagnostic). These strips instantly solidify (to gel form) most liquids with its polymers. Each absorbent strip can absorb 5 ml of urine/sq. in. or 3 ml blood/sq. in.

Specifications
•Basis Weight: 18.2 g/sq. ft.
•Weight of Absorbent: 14.9 g/sq. ft.
•Thickness: 26.2 mil
•Tensile Strength (Machine Direction): 2.2 lbs./in.
•Elongation (Machine Direction): 13.2%
•Yield: 2.8 sq. yds./l


Category A Shipper – 1 pt. (473 ml)

Components:
•A 95 kPa, 1 pt. (473 ml), 2.5" x 6.25", HDPE plastic screw-cap bottle with a lined plastic cap.
•A white fiberboard screw-cap mailing tube (3.125" x 6.375") with a seamed metal bottom and metal screw-cap lid.
•A preprinted outer shipping box (4.25" x 4.25" x 7.25")
•Markings on this box include:
◦UN certification registration
◦Class 6.2 Infectious Substance label
◦"To" and "From" address markings
◦Orientation arrow marking
•Optional 4.25" x 2.25" absorbent strip
•Optional 2.5" x 6.25" foam insert
•Optional 13.75" x 6" compartmental bubble wrap (six 2" pouches)
Case Quantity: 16
Shipping Weight: 0.65–0.7 lbs. (0.29–0.32 kg)
Packing Instructions »
Product Codes: PK-INFPAK1
PK-INFPAK1A With absorbent
PK-INFPAK1F With foam insert
PK-INFPAK1FA With absorbent and foam insert
PK-INFPAK1B With bubble wrap
PK-INFPAK1BA With bubble wrap and absorbent
This shipper is a cost efficient package, designed to ship ambient infectious medical specimens (all risk groups). This shipper is simple to use and helps reduce the risks of shipping errors.
A shipper's declaration form is required with this package. The box design also features a "B" flute perimeter insert to hold the mailing tube securely in place during transport.

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Biological Substance, infectious packaging, 602/650, un packaging, diagnostic shipper