From the 2022 ISTA Forum TempPack: Panelists discussed the latest on temperature recording device (TRD) qualification, including dry ice and LCD screens, probes that disconnect, and what to consider before selecting a shipper integrated with a TRD.
The ISTA Pharma Committee recently held a virtual Technical Exchange to help shape the future of ISTA Standard 20 and 7E. Plus, a preview of the 2022 ISTA Forum s TempPack and training sessions taking place April 11-13 in San Diego, CA.
The ISTA Pharma Committee recently held a virtual Technical Exchange to help shape the future of ISTA Standard 20 and 7E. Plus, a preview of the 2022 ISTA Forum s TempPack and training sessions taking place April 11-13 in San Diego, CA.
Communicating acceptance criteria with your lab is key in mechanical testing of passive shippers.
At this week’s ISTA TempPack Forum, industry experts held an open discussion on mechanical testing requirements, offering both the end user and supplier perspective. Much of the talk centered around allowable product and shipper damage, as well as payload selection with some real-life examples from panelists.
Will the worst case scenario always be the maximum payload? How do you go about defining your payload for testing?
The most weight doesn’t always mean the worst-case scenario. Small payloads should also be considered. Carolyn Williamson, president at Parenteral Supply Chain, noted that having a heavier box causes people to think they will have more structural damage, which is appropriate from a supplier standpoint. “But once we get into what our specific product is and how that environment is, I think it s critical to be evaluating both min and max,” she