No, unlike some other blood bag temperature indicators, Blood Temp can be stored at ambient temperatures and activated only when needed.
Do Blood Temp indicators have a shelf-life?
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.
What is Blood Temp 10+?
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.
What type of adhesive is used?
The Blood Temp 10+ adhesive is intended for labels to be used on blood bags. Request the MSDS for more details.
Why is there an activation window and a breach window?
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 10°C/50°F temperature threshold. If no breach has occurred the window will remain white. It will turn blue if there is a breach.