Vaccine Cold Storage & Monitoring Blogs

Introducing the New PHCbi Brand MPR Series ECO Pharmaceutical Glass Door 19.5 cu. ft. Refrigerator

September 3, 2021

Introducing PHCbi brands latest in vaccine and sample cold storage, the MPR Series ECO Pharmaceutical Glass Door Refrigerators. These units offer 19.5 cu. ft. of internal capacity for a large storage area with a small footprint of only 35.4”W x 25.5”D. The MPR Series ECO medical refrigerators are offered in two models. The MPR-S500H-PA which ...

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How to Safely Install a Data Logger on a Refrigerator or Freezer

February 8, 2021

Learn how to properly install a data logger through a probe access port on your refrigerator or freezer With Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines now available, storing these vaccines at a stable continuous temperature in medical-grade refrigerators & freezers is vital. All vaccines should be stored at specific temperatures based on vaccine type. These temperatures include +4°C, ...

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Vaccine Storage & handling

What Are Controlled Room Temperature (CRT) Storage Cabinets?

February 14, 2020

Controlled Room Temperature (CRT) Storage Cabinets are specifically designed for clinical facilities that require precise temperature management for medications stored at room temperature (68°F to 77°F). Per the United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) general chapter 1079; pharmaceuticals must be stored per the conditions dictated by the manufacturers stability testing. These guidelines allow for drugs and medicines ...

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Simple Guide for Safe Storage of Vaccines

July 30, 2019

The Problem Within recent years there have been changes to the CDC’s Vaccine Storage and Handling Guidelines due to the concerns with clinics improperly storing vaccines. Safe storage of vaccines is crucial to preserving efficacy. Mishandling vaccines can result in their loss of potency and effectiveness giving patients a false sense that they are inoculated ...

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Top Reasons to Store Your Vaccines in a CliniCool Refrigerator or Freezer

May 31, 2018

We have compiled the top Reasons to Store Your Vaccines in a CliniCool Medical-Grade Refrigerator or Freezer: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends storing all vaccines (or other temperature sensitive medications) in stand-alone, pharmacy grade/purpose-built units. LabRepCo’s CliniCool series of medical grade refrigeration offers reliable cold storage specifically for this purpose. Vaccines ...

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Panasonic Healthcare is now PHC

May 10, 2018

Panasonic Healthcare is now PHC. Starting April 1st, 2018 PHC Corporation of North America is the new name for Panasonic Healthcare. PHC has been a Life Science Innovator since the release of Japan’s first pharmaceutical refrigerator in 1966. Through the years, they have offered solutions to enhance the quality and efficiency of healthcare by providing support to the pharmaceutical industry, ...

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How & Why You Should Defrost a Manual Defrost Freezer

November 16, 2017

Have you ever wondered, ‘why do I need to defrost my freezer?’ If you own a manual defrost freezer, and you want it to continue working optimally, you will need to defrost it since ice will build up on the inside of the unit. Unlike Auto-defrost freezers with a warming compressor system, Manual-defrost freezers maintain a ...

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What to Consider Before Purchasing a Laboratory Freezer or Refrigerator

November 8, 2017

What you should be considering before purchasing a new Laboratory Freezer or Refrigerator Before hitting the ‘buy now’ button on a Laboratory Freezer or Refrigerator for your lab, doctor’s office, or research facility you should consider a few things in order to get the perfect cold storage unit for its intended purpose. With so many ...

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How to Properly Use a Probe Access Port for Safe Sample Storage

May 19, 2017

Whether you’re storing valuable vaccines or sensitive samples, a stable temperature in your refrigerator or freezer is vital. One problem we often encounter is when users compromise the stability of their laboratory and medical units by running data loggers and thermometers through the door gasket. This set-up allows excess air to enter the unit and forces ...

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6 Easy Steps to Defrost a Manual Defrost Laboratory Freezer

August 15, 2016

Laboratory cold storage and the protection of sensitive samples rely heavily on temperature uniformity. A manual defrost laboratory freezer will ultimately provide the best temperature uniformity when maintained properly. But manually defrosting a freezer can be strenuous and time consuming. Whether your laboratory consists of ultra low temp freezers, deep chest freezers or even standard upright ...

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