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3.2.2 Using Waterpacks with Blood Components
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For transport of temperature sensitive blood components, do not use the deep frozen
waterpacks. Take the frozen waterpacks out of the freezer and allow them to thaw prior to
use. The ready-to-use waterpack must have a temperature of about 0°C. The easiest way to
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check this, is the "finger-pressure-test": after having been kept at room temperature (25°C)
for about 30 minutes, the ice starts melting and bubbles occur below the top surface, when
pressing the waterpack with a finger. At lower ambient temperatures, the amount of time
until the water back is ready-to-use may be longer.
Load the waterpacks and blood bags in accordance with the specific packing instruction of
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the box.
Always store the blood bags in the provided containers in such a way to avoid direct contact
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with the waterpacks.
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When packing or unpacking the box, do not leave the lid open for an unnecessarily long time.
3.3 Cooling elements PCM Packs
WARNING
PCM Packs must be carefully preconditioned for the specified temperature prior to each use.
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PCM Packs must never be opened.
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The elements must not come into contact with any pointed or sharp objects.
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PCM Packs must be disposed of immediately if any coolant leaks, due to improper handling or a
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defect. Any products that have come into contact with leaked coolant must also be disposed of
immediately.
Damaged PCM packs should be disposed of in accordance with local regulatory requirements.
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PCM Packs must be stored out of reach of children.
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Do not touch, inhale or ingest any escaping fluids.
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The product has been designed specifically to minimise risks for personnel and equipment
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during use. None of the materials used, pose any health or security hazards for personnel.
We have taken every precaution to prevent any potential hazards and to eliminate any danger
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of injury to the user.
No hazardous materials were used in the manufacture of the PCM Pack. The liquid content is a
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paraffin mixture or a solution of inorganic salts. Never heat the pack above 80°C or cool below
-80°C.
Safety data sheets can be provided by the manufacturer on request.
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PCM Packs are heat accumulation elements, containing a so-called phase change material
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(PCM). The PCM stores latent heat at the required temperature at phase change (liquid/solid).
The stored product will therefore remain at a near constant temperature for a specific period of
time, without requiring active temperature control.
Load the PCM packs and blood bags in accordance with the specific packing instruction of the
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box.
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