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 |
|---|---|
| 0STG5 | CONTROLLED CHEMICALS INC |
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 | MCOLOR CHANGE INDICATOR ABOVE MIN 40 DEG CEL; FREEZE-THAW RED BLOOD CELLS; IRREVERSIBLE CHANGE; DISPOSABLE; FOR MONITORING SHIPMENT AND STORAGE TEMPERATURES OF FROZEN RED BLOOD CELLS; ADHESIVE BACKING; UNIT QTY 50 |
| CXCY | PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY | INDICATOR TEMPERATURE BLOOD COLOR CHANGE ABOVE 40 DEG CELSIUS50S |