TempAid 48-Hour Vaccine Packaging Solution Qualified to Provide Temperature Stability for Distribution Requirements

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The TempAid 48-hour vaccine packaging solution, developed by Rapid Aid and Woodbridge, has been qualified to provide optimal temperature stability for COVID-19 vaccine shipments across Canada. The solution addresses the challenges related to vaccine storage and distribution, ensuring that vaccines remain effective and provide consistent protection. The packaging system has been tested to maintain between +2°C to +8°C or -25°C to -15°C for up to 48 hours, meeting the stringent shipping requirements set forth by vaccine manufacturers. This innovative solution enables the Public Health Agency of Canada to provide access to life-saving vaccines for citizens across the country.

Key Takeaways:

  • The TempAid 48-hour vaccine packaging solution provides temperature stability for up to 48 hours, meeting the stringent shipping requirements of COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers.
  • The solution consists of an Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) outer shell, Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) cooler, and Phase Change Material (PCM) hard bottle gels, designed to maintain consistent temperatures.
  • The packaging system is reusable and recyclable, making it more cost-effective and environmentally friendly than single-use packaging.
  • The solution has been laboratory tested to demonstrate up to 48 hours of protection using the ISTA Procedure 7D Summer Profile.
  • Two qualified options are available today in volume to meet the needs of the Public Health Agency of Canada and for requirements beyond the COVID-19 vaccine.
  • The solution has been tested to ISTA Procedure 3A Standards for Packaged Products for Parcel Delivery and Shipment, ensuring that vaccines are not damaged in transport.
  • Working closely with the Public Health Agency of Canada and Woodbridge, Rapid Aid has created a solution optimized for the vaccine handling requirements of each manufacturer.
  • The solution enables the Public Health Agency of Canada to provide access to life-saving vaccines for citizens across the country.

Statistics:

  • 48 hours: The longest duration of temperature stability provided by the TempAid 48-hour vaccine packaging solution.
  • +2°C to +8°C or -25°C to -15°C: The temperature ranges maintained by the packaging system, meeting the stringent shipping requirements of vaccine manufacturers.
  • 100 doses: The number of doses in a carton of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
  • 1,200 doses: The total number of doses in a case (12 cartons) of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
  • 96 million: The number of units manufactured by Rapid Aid and TempAid per year.
  • 50 facilities: The number of facilities operated by Woodbridge across 10 countries.

Sources:

  • Rapid Aid
  • Woodbridge
  • TempAid (a division of Rapid Aid, Inc)
  • Public Health Agency of Canada
  • 24-7PressRelease.com