Blood Temp 10+
Blood Temp 10+ monitors the blood bag cold chain from storage to transfusion. They show if temperatures have been above 10ºC, for up to 5 Hours.
Blood Temp 10+
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Temperature Threshold: 10ºC/50ºF
Length of Breach Monitoring: 5 cumulative hours
Blood Temp 10+5 is a blood transportation temperature indicator. The blood indicator shows if blood bag core temperatures have risen during transit in hospital. Up to 5 hours of blood bag temperatures over 10ºC are shown with a colour change in the second window.
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Temperature Threshold: 10ºC/50ºF
Length of Breach Monitoring: 3 cumulative hours
Blood Temp 10+ is a blood transportation temperature indicator that shows if temperature thresholds have been exceeded. Up to 3 hours of blood bag temperatures over 10ºC are shown with a colour change in the second window.
How do we ensure blood bags have been kept at the right temperature when out of the refrigerator?
Blood Temp 10+ monitors the temperature of blood products during transit.
Our blood temperature indicators can be applied directly to each blood bag after activation. If the temperature of the blood bag rises above 10ºC, a temperature breach is recorded for up to 5 hours of elevated temperatures.
Unit level serialization allows for individual product tracking and lot tractability.
Assured Compliance
Where can Timestrip Blood Temp 10+ be used?
Blood Temp 10+ indicators to monitor blood bag storage temperature, ensuring they remain within regulatory guidelines and reducing the risk of exceeded temperature thresholds during transit.
They offer continuous monitoring from blood bank to transfusion, ensuring the cold chain of blood supply.
How to use the Blood Temp 10+
Blood Temp 10+ is inert prior to activation. They can be shipped and stored at ambient temperatures and have no special storage requirements.
Activate by simply squeezing the power button blister. Once activated, a line appears in the yellow activation window. Then the window will then fill with a green colour.
When applied to a pre-chilled blood bag, Blood Temp 10+ can now either be transported right away or returned to the refrigerator temporarily, for future use.Â
Once activated, Blood Temp 10+ monitor temperatures continuously.
When the breach has lasted for half an hour the breach window will begin to turn blue. You can track how long the breach has lasted by the time markers along the window.
Blood Temp 10+ records the cumulative time the core temperature of the blood bag rises above 10°C.
The breach window is irreversible and cannot be reset / changed.
Specifications
| Type | Irreversible, single use |
| Size | 32mm x 19mm |
| Activation Feature | A manual activation button on the top – the ‘ON’ window turn from yellow to green to confirm it is armed |
| Breach Indication | A blue colour appears in the viewing window if a breach of the threshold temperature has occurred. The duration of one or more breaches is shown by how far the blue colour has progressed along the time markers. |
| Temperature Threshold | 9° – 10°C /48°F – 50°F |
| Quality Assurance | Produced under ISO9001:2015 |
| Storage | Store indoors, at room temperature up to 30°C |
| Protection | Splashproof |
| Shelf Life | 2.5 years from manufacturing date |
Timestrip Blood Temp 10+ FAQs
Blood Temp 10 Plus
Blood Temp 10+ indicators allow you to monitor the temperature of blood in a blood bag when it leaves the blood bank to go to a ward, operating room or other location. Blood Temp 10+ indicators require no power and can be read easily and instantly by the end user. Indication is irreversible and each indicator has a unique serial number to ensure traceability.
The Blood Temp 10+ adhesive is intended for labels to be used on blood bags. Request the MSDS for more details.
You really need to try them to really appreciate how easy they are to use. Timestrip Blood Temp 10+ have the same or better accuracy than other indicators on the market, but where they are different from other indicators: Blood Temp 10+ are simpler and faster to store, to use, and even cost a bit less, saving you time, money and effort.
Timestrip® Blood Temp 10+ a single use temperature indicator in a self-adhesive label format. It can be adhered onto blood bags and transported immediately after activation.
No, unlike some other blood bag temperature indicators, Blood Temp can be stored at ambient temperatures and activated only when needed.
The expiry date is provided for each batch of products supplied. You will find it on a label on each box together with the batch coding we use for traceability.
The activation window gives an immediate confirmation that the indicator is armed as it turns from yellow to green. If this doesn't happen immediately, then fully re-squeeze the button between thumb and finger. The breach/indication window (white with a red border) is separate so that you can clearly see if there has been a breach of the 10ºC/50ºF temperature threshold. If no breach has occurred the window will remain white. It will turn blue if there is a breach.
A blue dye housed in a blister is held adjacent to a micro-porous membrane. Upon squeezing the activation button the dye comes out of the blister and into contact with the membrane. The temperature of the chilled blood bag solidifies the liquid, and thus unable to move through the membrane. If the temperature rises to or above the threshold temperature of 10ºC/50ºF, the dye changes to liquid form, moves through the membrane and indicates a breach when blue dye shows up in the indication window.
Any blue colouration of the indication window (partial or full) denotes a temperature breach of 10ºC.
If stored under the correct conditions, this is highly unlikely to happen, but if it does, the built-in activation window lets you know it. If this happens, don't use the indicator and select another. There is no need to contact us, as we ship 1 or 2 extra indicators per pack free of charge anyway.
Yes. Orientation has no impact on the way it works.
Yes. Please contact us for the MSDS for further information. We only use food-grade oils and non-toxic colourants in our formulation. In the unlikely event that the liquid leaks from the indicator and comes into contact with skin, simply wash with soap and water. If the liquid comes into contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
Because we like our customers! You can use these free products for testing, training, validation, or just to save money. In the unlikely case any got damaged along the way or someone just wanted to try one, there is no need to get in touch, although we're always happy to hear from our customers. Personally, we think that all companies should give stuff away for free!
- Reduce Waste: Return usable blood to storage if it is only exposed to limited elevated temperatures, within regulation guidelines to save blood stock.
- Patient Safety: Helps assure healthcare workers blood bags haven't been compromised by unsafe temperature, helping prevent transfusion reactions.
- Quality Control: Provides clear, visual evidence of temperature excursions that standard fridges might miss during movement from storage to use.
