MaxPlus Coolers Validation FAQ

In this video, our Senior Thermal Engineer, Tyler Rapp, walks you through some common validation questions and concerns you may have! We will discuss what type of data logger to use (1:57) and not to use, where to place your temperature probe (2:06), and how to pack out your cooler (1:34), as well as some other frequently asked questions from our hospital clients. For this video, we will be using our MaxPlus R12MB OR/ER Blood Cooler, which you can take a closer look at here!

For packing out your coolers (1:34), we recommend inserting your frozen gel packs first, then your refrigerated gel packs, then finally your units. This is to ensure that your system can begin to cool off prior to placing your units inside.

The most important part of your validation process is that your data logger utilizes an external temperature probe (2:06). Otherwise, your data logger will be reading the temperature of the air and may provide false negatives. Then, you will sandwich the probe between two units in order to read the core temperature of your units. This makes sure that you are reading the accurate temperature for your units, and allows us to make smaller, more efficient systems! Here are some data loggers that we recommend!

One of the biggest keys to validation is to have a plan! The pace at which you pack out and validate is very important! This makes sure that your units are exposed for as little time as possible.

Another tip is to start your data loggers inside the refrigerator before you begin to pack out the cooler! This will let you know if your units are in an acceptable range to begin validating (3 - 5 degrees Celsius).

Our last validation tip is to insert your temperature probe and start the data logger inside the refrigerator before you begin validating. This is again to ensure that your units are not exposed to room temperature air for too long.

Ultimately, the main keys to validating your cooler are to have a plan and be aware of your data loggers!

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