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Biological Substances Packaging for Categories A and B


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Our 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.

Airliner

Airliner

Airliner® Inflatable Coolers


Components:
  • Box
  • Leakproof liner bag
  • Inflatable cooler
Product Codes:
PK-BUC003 13" x 11" x 9.5" (33.02 cm x 27.94 cm x 24.13 cm) US online store Canadian online store Magasin en ligne
PK-BUC026 14" x 14" x 11.5" (35.56 cm x 35.56 cm x 29.21 cm) US online store Canadian online store Magasin en ligne
AC-BUCPUMP Manual pump US online store Canadian online store Magasin en ligne

Our revolutionary Airliner is an inflatable insulating liner that easily converts a cardboard box to into a cooler.

Benefits of Airliner compared to traditional foam coolers:

  • Performs better in independent testing than traditional foam packaging, keeping your product protected longer!*
  • Only 4% of the voulme, allowing for significant savings in warehouse space
  • Reduced shipping and storage costs
  • Inflated design absorbs shock from rough handling, does not crack on impact and ensures your product arrives protected
  • Dispose of compactly after use and is friendlier to the environment

Coolers can be inflated with a mechanical or manual pump. Our manual pump is lightweight and easy-to-use. Each cooler takes less than 2 minutes to inflate.

*Tested under ASTM C-518

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Large Biological Shipper

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)
Product Codes:
PK-INF250   US online store Canadian online store Magasin en ligne
PK-INF250B With bubble wrap US online store Canadian online store Magasin en ligne

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.

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Small Biological Shipper

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)
Product Codes:
PK-INF210   US online store Canadian online store Magasin en ligne
PK-INF210B With bubble wrap US online store Canadian online store Magasin en ligne

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.

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Category A Shipper – 1 pt. (473 ml)

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
Packing Instructions »
Product Codes:
PK-INFPAK1   US online store Canadian online store Magasin en ligne
PK-INFPA1A With absorbent US online store Canadian online store Magasin en ligne
PK-INFPA1F With foam insert US online store Canadian online store Magasin en ligne
PK-INFPA1FA With absorbent and foam insert US online store Canadian online store Magasin en ligne
PK-INFPA1B With bubble wrap US online store Canadian online store Magasin en ligne
PK-INFPA1BA With bubble wrap and absorbent US online store Canadian online store Magasin en ligne
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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Category A Shipper – 5.5 oz. (163 ml)

Category A Shipper – 5.5 oz. (163 ml)


Components:
  • A 95 kPa 5.5 oz. (163 ml), 1.75" x 4.75", HDPE plastic screw-cap bottle with a lined plastic white cap. This bottle will accommodate 50 ml Conical Centrifuge Tubes.
  • A white fiberboard screw-cap mailing tube (2" x 5") with a seamed metal bottom, crimped metal neck, and matching threaded metal screw-cap.
  • 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 markings
  • Optional 4.25" x 2.25" absorbent strip
  • Optional 13.75" x 6" compartmental bubble wrap (six 2" pouches)
Case Quantity: 16
Packing Instructions »
Product Codes:
PK-INFPAK2   US online store Canadian online store Magasin en ligne
PK-INFPA2A With absorbent US online store Canadian online store Magasin en ligne
PK-INFPA2B With bubble wrap US online store Canadian online store Magasin en ligne
PK-INFPA2BA With bubble wrap and absorbent US online store Canadian online store Magasin en ligne
This Category A shipper is the perfect package for shipping 50 ml Conical Centrifuge Tubes. This package is a cost effective method for sending ambient infectious medical specimens (all risk groups).

The box design also features a finger locking "B" flute insert to hold the mailing tube securely in place during transport. This kit is ideal for transporting TB and other infectious specimens. Preprinted boxes help reduce shipping/marking errors. A shipper's declaration form is required with the use of this package.

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Category A Shipper with 7 mil Pressure Bag

Category A Shipper with 7 mil Pressure Bag


Components:
  • A 7 mil, patented, 7.5" x 11", 95 kPa specimen bag. Each bag has the appropriate biohazard symbol (black and orange) and instructions printed directly on the bag. The bag also has a patented absorbent material laminated to the inside walls.
  • A kraft brown, spiral wound, fiberboard mailing tube measuring 3.125" x 11.125". Each mailing tube consists of a seamed metal bottom, a crimped metal, threaded neck (alpha thread only) with matching threaded cap and accommodates a single bag.
  • A 6.5" x 3.75" "B" flute interlocking corrugated insert.
  • A 4.25" x 4.25" x 11.25" white preprinted outer shipping box
  • Markings on this box include:
    • UN certification registration
    • Class 6.2 Infectious Substance label
    • "To" and "From" address markings
    • Orientation arrow marking
  • Optional 13.75" x 6" compartmental bubble wrap (six 2" pouches)
Case Quantity: 4
Packing Instructions »
Product Codes:
PK-INFPAK3   US online store Canadian online store Magasin en ligne
PK-INFPA3B With bubble wrap US online store Canadian online store Magasin en ligne
This kit is a combination package for the shipment of ambient infectious specimens (all risk groups).
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4 x 1 Category A Shipper – 1 pt. (473 ml)

4 x 1 Category A Shipper – 1 pt. (473 ml)


Components:
  • 4 95 kPa, 1 pt (473 ml), 2.5" x 6.25", HDPE plastic screw-cap bottles with lined plastic caps.
  • 4 white fiberboard screw-cap mailing tubes (3.125" x 6.375") with seamed metal bottom and metal screw-cap lids.
  • 4 preprinted outer shipping boxes (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: 4
Packing Instructions »
Product Codes:
PK-INFPAK4   US online store Canadian online store Magasin en ligne
PK-INFPA4A With absorbent US online store Canadian online store Magasin en ligne
PK-INFPA4F With foam insert US online store Canadian online store Magasin en ligne
PK-INFPA4FA With absorbent and foam insert US online store Canadian online store Magasin en ligne
PK-INFPA4B With bubble wrap US online store Canadian online store Magasin en ligne
PK-INFPA4BA With bubble wrap and absorbent US online store Canadian online store Magasin en ligne
This 4 x 1 shipper is a convenient way to ship multiple ambient infectious medical samples (all risk groups). It allows you to save shipping costs by combining four secondary containers into one printed outer shipping box. This 4-pack is ideal for larger volume specimen samples.

The markings on this package help reduce the risk of shipping error due to improper labeling. A shipper's declaration form is required and must accompany your shipment of this package.

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Category B Shipper with 7 mil Pressure Bag

Category B Shipper with 7 mil Pressure Bag


Components:
  • A 7 mil, patented, 7.5" x 11", 95 kPa specimen bag. Each bag has the appropriate biohazard symbol (black and orange) and instructions printed directly on the bag. Each bag also has a patented absorbent material laminated to the inside walls.
  • A 7" x 3.5" x 11.75" white preprinted outer shipping box
  • Marking on this box include:
    • UN 3373 (BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCE, Category B)
    • "To" and "From" address markings
    • Orientation arrow marking
  • Optional 13.75" x 6" compartmental bubble wrap (six 2" pouches)
Case Quantity: 50
Packing Instructions »
Product Codes:
PK-DIANAMB   US online store Canadian online store Magasin en ligne
PK-DIANAMBB With bubble wrap US online store Canadian online store Magasin en ligne

This shipper is a cost-effective package, designed to ship ambient diagnostic/biological substance-Category B medical specimens. Each bag has the absorbent laminated to the inside panels, so there is no need to add absorbent strips when preparing the sample for shipment. Simply insert the sample, seal the adhesive bag closure securely, insert your paperwork into the heat sealed pouch on the back of each bag, and insert the bag into the preprinted outer shipping box.

Each outer shipping box (tuck and fold assembly) measures 7" x 11.75" x 3.5" and is preprinted with the appropriate markings for a diagnostic shipment (PI 650). These markings include: UN3373 (BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCE, Category B), to and from address markings, and direction arrow markings. The absorbent lined bag fits diagonally (corner to corner) inside the outer box. This design allows the sample to be suspended during transport to protect sample integrity.

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Dual Leakproof Bag System

Dual Leakproof Bag System


Components:
  • Primary bag with biohazard marking
  • Secondary bag, 95 kPa approved
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
US online store Canadian online store Magasin en ligne
PK-INF740 9" x 12" (22.86 cm x 30.48 cm) Primary,
11" x 12" (27.94 cm x 30.48 cm) Secondary
US online store Canadian online store Magasin en ligne

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.

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Primary Zip-Top Leakproof Bags

Primary Zip-Top Leakproof Bags


Product Codes:
PK-BI4754PE 7" x 8" (17.78 cm x 20.32 cm) US online store Canadian online store Magasin en ligne
PK-BI4755PE 9" x 12" (22.86 cm x 30.48 cm) US online store Canadian online store Magasin en ligne

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

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Secondary Hydrostatically Tested Leakproof Bags

Secondary Hydrostatically Tested Leakproof Bags


Product Codes:
BI-BIOBAG1 6" x 8.5" (15.24 cm x 21.59 cm) US online store Canadian online store Magasin en ligne
BI-BIOBAG2 11" x 12" (27.94 cm x 30.48 cm) US online store Canadian online store Magasin en ligne

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

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95 kPa Bag with Absorbent

95 kPa Bag with Absorbent


Dimensions: 7.5" x 11" (19.05 cm x 27.94 cm)
Case Quantity: 500
Product Code:
PK-BIOBAG US online store Canadian online store Magasin en ligne

This is the inner component of our diagnostic/biological substance, Category B shipper PK-DIANAMB (diagnostic shipper). These 7.5" x 11" bags are available separately, but require proper compliance to applicable regulations including proper outer box markings. Each patented bag has an absorbent laminated to the inside panels, so there is no need to use absorbent strips when preparing the sample for shipment. A pouch for paperwork is heat sealed on the rear panel of each bag.

To release the adhesive liner, fold the closure lip of the bag backwards and roll your thumbs upward. This will separate the liner from the adhesive. After sealing the bag, rub both bag edges to ensure a secure seal.

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Foam Insert

Foam Insert


Dimensions: 2.5" x 6.25" (6.35 cm x 15.88 cm)
Product Code:
PK-INFF1 US online store Canadian online store Magasin en ligne

The 5-hole foam insert is a die-cut hydrophilic polyurethane foam designed as an optional insert for our plastic 95 kPa, 1-pint bottle with lid. It cushions and protects your tubes during transport. Die-cut holes in the foam will accommodate the most commonly used blood collecting tubes. The 5-hole configuration includes a 3/4" protective cover.

This 5-hole foam insert can be used with PK-INFPAK1 (infectious shipper), PK-INFPAK4 (infectious shipper 4-pack), and PK-DIANAMB (diagnostic shipper). Sold in cartons of 75 inserts with covers.

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Screw-Top Inner Containers

Screw-Top Inner Containers


Product Codes:
PK-INFSMC7 2" x 5" (5.08 cm x 12.7 cm) US online store Canadian online store Magasin en ligne
PK-INFSMC10 3.125" x 6.375" (7.94 cm x 16.19 cm) US online store Canadian online store Magasin en ligne
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Biosorb Absorbent Strips

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)
Product Code:
AB-INFSTRIP US online store Canadian online store Magasin en ligne

These absorbent strips are fiber-based paper, bonded with BIOSORB absorbent. Each strip is 4.25" x 2.25" which will absorb 53.15 ml of urine or 31.89 ml of blood.

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./lb.
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Compartmental Bubble Wrap Pouches

Compartmental Bubble Wrap Pouches


Dimensions: 13.75" x 6" (34.93 cm x 15.24 cm), 2" (5.08 cm) compartments
Product Code:
PK-INF600 US online store Canadian online store Magasin en ligne

Use these bubble wrap pouches to protect your specimens. Each pouch is 13.75" x 6" with six,
2" compartments. Sold per each or in cases of 25.

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