Part Number
Definition:
AN ITEM DESIGNED TO INDICATE THAT THE TEMPERATURE OF BLOOD WITHIN THE CONTAINER UPON WHICH IT IS AFFIXED HAS EXCEEDED 10 DEGREES CELSIUS. IT ALSO MAY USED FOR IN-HOUSE INSURANCE OF BLOOD UNITS FOR TRANSFUSION. ITEM IS FOR USE WITH BOX,WHOLE BLOOD SHIPPING. MAY INCLUDE A SEALED VIAL CONTAINING DARK COLORED INDICATOR PELLETS IN A COLORLESS SOLUTION THAT SOLIDIFIES AND BECOMES WHITE AT A TEMPERATURE BELOW APPROXIMATELY 10 DEGREE CELSIUS. ITEM MAY BE ATTACHED TO PLASTIC OR GLASS BLOOD CONTAINERS WITH A STRIP OF PRESSURED SENSITIVE TAPE.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 66735 | AIR FORCE MEDICAL LOGISTICS OFFICE |
Federal Supply Class
Title
MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
Inclusions:
INCLUDES ANESTHESIA APPARATUS; BLOOD TRANSFUSION APPARATUS; OXYGEN THERAPY APPARATUS; RESPIRATORS; ORTHOPEDIC SUPPLIES; ARCH SUPPORTS; CLINICAL THERMOMETERS; SUTURES; HEARING AIDS; VETERINARY EQUIPMENT; ENDOSCOPES, FIBER OPTIC.
Exclusions:
EXCLUDES OPTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES; NON-MEDICAL ENDOSCOPES.
Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | SAFE-T-VUE IS AN IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT SIGNALS CHANGE IN COLOR AT 10 DEG C; COLOR CHANGES CAN BE OBSERVED UP TO 20 FEET AWAY;INDICATOR MUST BE STORED IN REFRIGERATOR PRIOR TO USE; CAN BE AFFIXED IN SECONDS; |
| CXCY | PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY | INDICATOR TEMP BLOOD SAFE-TU-VUE CHANGES COLOR AT 10 DEG C 50S |