HOW TO LOAD INFECTIOUS (CATEGORY B ONLY) SAMPLES
FORM-1019 Rev. B DCN-1132 Effective Date: 03/19/2021
SIDE 1
SCIENCE. LOGISTICS. CERTAINTY.
HIGH VOLUME SHIPMENT: LOADING INFECTIOUS SAMPLES IN SAFEPAK
GENERAL PURPOSE SHIPPER
®
XL
SECTION A RECEIVING SHIPPER
STEP 1
UNLATCHING INSTRUCTIONS
UNLATCH THE ENCLOSURE PER INSTRUCTION 9356,
HOW TO UNLATCH & LATCH HIGH VOLUME ENCLOSURES
IMPORTANT NOTE: Commodity and accessories must be pre-conditioned prior to loading into the sample chamber. A 20% reduction of holding time can occur if
the materials are not preconditioned prior to loading into the shipper.
SECTION B
PREPARING THE
SAFEPAK®XL
(If using the Cryostrap®, please refer to the Cryostrap® Instructions)
1
1
SECTION C
STEP 1
2
Open Bag and insert
one rack into top
opening. Lower rack
completely into bag.
2
LOADING SAMPLES FOR SHIPMENT
3
Flatten top section of
pouch. Remove cover
from adhesive strip,
fold along crease
(Detail A) and seal bag.
Detail A
(close up of crease)
4
Fold tabs around
edges and seal.
STEP 2
Cut off the zip tie
on the hinged cap
with scissors.
Open the hinged cap by pulling up on one of the two lift
handles on the lid. With gloved hands, pull up on the circular
handle in the center of the vapor plug to remove the vapor
plug. Set the vapor plug aside.
IF THE DRY SHIPPER DOES NOT EMIT VAPOR WHEN PLUG IS REMOVED
PLEASE CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE IMMEDIATELY, BY CALLING (949) 470-2305 OR EMAIL CS@CRYOPORT.COM
Load the Safepak®XL
into the dewar.
Allow the Safepak®XL
to sit in the bottom of
the dewar.
HOW TO LOAD INFECTIOUS (CATEGORY B ONLY) SAMPLES
FORM-1019 Rev. B DCN-1132 Effective Date: 03/19/2021
SIDE 2
SCIENCE. LOGISTICS. CERTAINTY.
GENERAL PURPOSE SHIPPER
HIGH VOLUME SHIPMENT: LOADING INFECTIOUS SAMPLES IN SAFEPAK®XL
SECTION D
STEP 1
Replace the vapor
plug.
STEP 6
PACKAGING THE SHIPMENT
STEP 2
Close the hinged
cap by pulling
down on the lid.
Remove the commercial Invoices
located in the shipping pouch.
STEP 3
Secure the hinged cap
with a zip tie.
STEP 4
Remove the Leg 2
shipping pouch from
the document
protector attached to
the dewar handle
inside of the container.
STEP 7
STEP 5
2
Remove any classification labels from the shipping pouch
and place on the metal diamond.
Once all documents are loaded:
UN3373
NAME
Sign and date.
STEP 8
International Shipments ONLY
SIGN
HERE
DATE
Return all documents being
shipped behind the Air Waybill
Including any: Permits, Forms,
Licenses, etc.
HOW TO UNLATCH & LATCH HIGH VOLUME ENCLOSURES
Close the shipping pouch
and remove sticker backing.
Place shipping pouch on
the metal plate.
LATCH THE ENCLOSURE PER INSTRUCTION 9356,
Close the
enclousre lid.
For those shipments containing regulated dangerous goods/hazardous materials, the shipper is responsible for correctly preparing the
shipment according to the current International Air Transport Association (IATA) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) dangerous goods regulations.
This includes correct identification, classification, packaging, dangerous goods markings and labeling as well as completion of all pertinent and
required documentation. The shipper is the customer who is preparing the shipment at each leg in the transportation of the dry dewar packaging.
24-hour Help Line
(949) 470-2305
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Phone: 1-949-470-2300 | Fax: 1-949-470-2306
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