timestripplus™ overview by dan hafen
DESCRIPTION
TimestripPlus™ shows whether a temperature breach has occurred and shows the cumulative amount of time during which a product was exposed to the higher temperature. The liquid inside moves across the TimestripPlus™ window for as long as a product is held outside cold storage, but stops as soon as it returns below 8°C/46°F. This rounded information provides enough detail to decide on appropriate action. Protecting the ‘last mile’ of cold chain for hospital pharmacies Despite temperature control for hospital drugs being extremely strict, the ‘last mile’ of cold chain – when prescriptions have left the hospital pharmacy – is notoriously difficult to control. Even with the use of temperature-controlled containers, the pharmacist cannot know how the drug is actually handled in transit, or during storage on the ward or in the community. But pharmacists remain legally responsible until the drug is actually administered and, with the MHRA* now auditing all pharmacists, it’s more important than ever that they can show compliance with drug temperature guidelines at all stages of the cold chain. Confidence in drug use There are two major implications of drugs being out of cold storage once delivered to a ward: the drug could be administered when it is not effective or even safe to do so, because of a dangerously long temperature breach. the drug could be disposed of unnecessarily, because staff are unsure how long it has spent above its recommended temperature. This situation is easily resolved by using TimestripPlus™ to indicate for how long drugs have been exposed to higher temperatures and therefore whether it is still acceptable to use them. Accurate and affordable Thanks to its low cost, TimestripPlus™ can be used at individual case or product level, increasing the accuracy of the data and making it the first truly cost-effective product of its type. There are currently five products in the TimestripPlus™ range, each designed to monitor a different threshold temperature. Ensuring best practice in pharmacies A number of NHS dispensing pharmacies are already using TimestripPlus™ and it is also used to monitor the cold chain for temperature-sensitive drugs such as Neulasta® and Total Paternal Nutrition (‘TPN’) products. TimestripPlus™ is very much a quality assurance product, helping pharmacies to follow best practice by ensuring product efficacy. Further potential applications include orthopaedic surgery, obstetrics and diagnostics kits. * Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory AgencyTRANSCRIPT
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Dan HafenDirector of Sales & Marketing
11652 Custer Rd #110 Suite 252Frisco, TX 75035
Phone: (214) 263-5793Email: [email protected]
Minimizing damage and mitigating risk using Timestrip temperature indicators
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About Timestrip
Founded 2003Headquarters London, EnglandSolutions Temperature IndicatorsVolume / Year 10’s of millions per yearPrimary Markets Pharmaceutical
Food & BeverageChemical
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Product LinesTimestripPlus™
TimestripMinus™ TimestripComplete™
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TimestripPlus™ ™ Easily and cost effectively communicates elevated temperature breaches and the amount of time the occurrences lasted
• Single use, single temperature threshold indicators• Field armable with “ON” window• Easy-to-read with a definitive color change• Accurate & affordable• Options aligned to time & temperature sensitivity of
individual products• Ensure best practices & alert parties of potential
product instability• Available in rolls for easy dispensing in high-volume
scenarios
Not Activated
Activated
Temperature Breach
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TimestripPlus™ - Features/Benefits
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Threshold Temperatures
Threshold Temp*
Run-out Window
-20°C / -4°F 8hr-14°C / 7°F 24hr0°C / 32°F 12hr5°C / 41°F 8hr8°C / 46°F 8hr
10°C / 50°F 8hr20°C / 68°F 24hr24°C / 75°F 12hr30°C / 86°F 12hr
38°C / 100°F 8hr
• Run-out window is calibrated to isothermal temperature of 2°C above the stated / printed threshold temperature
Accuracy•Time accuracy of +15%•Temperature accuracy to +1°C•Tested tag-to-tag time repeatability•No false activations from human handling•Certificate of conformance with every shipment
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Activated vs. Non-activated
Armed & exposed past threshold
Unactivated & unarmed
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Product LinesTimestripPlus™
TimestripMinus™ TimestripComplete™
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TimestripMinus™ TimestripMinus™ easily and cost effectively communicates descending temperature breaches
• Single use, single temperature threshold indicators
• Field armable• Easy-to-read with a definitive color change• Accurate & affordable• Ensure best practices & alert parties of potential
product instability• Available in rolls for easy dispensing in high-
volume scenarios
Inactive Activated Breach
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TimestripMinus™ - Features/Benefits
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TimestripMinus™Accuracy•+ 1°C temperature accuracy•1.5°C temperature threshold ensures indication if temperature below 2°C•Accurate, repeatable response time (tag-to-tag time repeatability)
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Activated vs. Non-activated
Armed & exposedpast threshold
Unactivated & unarmed
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Product LinesTimestripPlus™
TimestripMinus™ TimestripComplete™
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TimestripComplete™Fist of its kind •Ascending and descending combination indicator •Shows that the critical 2 to 8 Celsius temperature range has been maintained•True Ascending / Descending monitoring solution•Manufactured to be inert until activated – reduces cost and wastage
• No false activations during initial shipping
•Simple field activation - no special storage or shipping required
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SummaryFeature Benefit/Details
Standard & custom sensitivities available Complete flexibility for customer requirements
Field armed Can be shipped & stored under most conditions
Unique identifiers Allows product tracking for internal handling and chain of custody
Highest accuracy on the market
Tested in both real world applications as well as a lab environment
Available in rolls Allows for rapid application if needed
Water resistant Moisture conditions do not stop it from working accurately
Clear indication of exposure time
Highest time accuracy in the product class; clearly indicates the worst case time condition