COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit: Storage and Transport Updates released in V.5.0
Recent updates to USP’s COVID-19 Vaccine Handling Toolkit address a number of important operational considerations around handling, storage and transport.
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MaxPlus Blood Coolers for Transfusion Services Receive ‘AABB Standards-Compliant Product’ Seal
What is AABB’s Standards-Compliant Product Program? AABB’s Standards Compliant Products Program was launched in late 2019 to support vendors and manufacturers who provide equipment and supplies for transfusion services or blood collection. Upon applying, the specific product is reviewed thoroughly by AABB’s Accreditation Department members before being approved as an “AABB Standards-Compliant Product”. Why is […]
A Conversation with Saravan Kumar, co-founder and CEO of MaxQ
Welcome to MaxQ&A – designed to bring you insights from experts about what’s happening in the life sciences and blood industry.
MaxQ Research Welcomes Jeff Gutkind as Director of Sales Life Science Packaging
MaxQ Research is pleased to announce the hiring of Jeffrey Gutkind as Director of Sales Life Science Packaging. Gutkind will manage the sales, marketing, and service strategies….
MaxQ Research Awarded Phase I SBIR Contract by Defense Health Agency
MaxQ has been awarded a Phase I SBIR contract from the United States Defense Health Agency (DHA) SBIR/STTR Program to help address the challenges faced by the U.S. Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP)
How to Comply with FDA Guidance on Bacterial Risk Controls for Platelets
Cerus’ INTERCEPT® blood systems are the front-runners in pathogen-reduced platelet storage. Proper conduct for shipping INTERCEPT platelet bags is the following**: “Inspect the final storage containers for any scrapes or leaks. If a leak is detected, follow instructions in General Product Handling. Routinely disinfect shipping containers per institutional procedure and schedule. Remove clamps from containers […]
Pre-Qualified Blood Packaging and Transport Solutions
Comprehensive transport and temporary storage solutions from MaxQ support blood product collections, distribution and transfusion services.
Durable, Reusable Shipping Containers Reduce Waste
Cardboard boxes as shipping containers for biological substances are outdated. They may be light, but they are not particularly durable. Wear quickly appears after just one shipment as it transfers hands in the supply chain. Sticker removal can damage the box integrity, as can removing the tape when opening the package. Cleaning the boxes for […]
Evolving Pre-hospital Trauma Transfusion Service Blood Transport Needs
Evolving needs for STAT issue of pre-hospital blood transfusion presses need for qualified coolers that are optimized for emergency transport. MaxQ has responded with its MaxPlus EMT Cooler.
Are you ready for Pathogen Reduced (PR) Platelets?
Updated FDA guidelines and recommendations for controlling risk of bacterial contamination require shipping and distribution innovations, like MaxQ’s PR Platelet Shipper.