SpotSee Launches WarmMark Indicator with Additional Time and Temperature Thresholds
SpotSee’s WarmMark indicator is used at various times throughout the supply chain of vaccines. Some major vaccine manufacturers apply the indicator at the point of production to vaccine vial boxes or place the indicator inside. In other cases, large pharmaceutical distributors add the indicators as they break down bulk shipments into smaller, insulated shippers.
One of the largest applications of the WarmMark indicators is at vaccine administration sites, after a shipment of vaccines has been received. The vaccines are exposed to different temperatures as refrigerators are opened and closed and vaccines travel back and forth in the “last 10 feet” before injection.
This is where most temperature-related efficacy and safety issues can occur. Using the time and temperature feature, administrators will know if doses have experienced unacceptable deviations from the predetermined temperature thresholds.
The WarmMark temperature indicator is available in different temperature sensitivities ranging from -18°C/0°F to 37°C/99°F, with specific requirements for acceptable out-of-refrigeration periods. The new variants include both 8°C and 25°C versions with shorter run-out times.
SpotSee’s temperature indicators are used throughout the world to ensure accurate results for shipping and administration of various vaccines, biologics and specimens. Get in touch with us today, and let us help you identify the wrinkles in your cold chain.
