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Operating Manual for MVE Vapor Shippers (SI Version)
M.D.D.Representative:
Medical Product Services, Borngasse 20, 35619 Braunfels, Germany
MVE Vapor Shippers are ideally suited for the transportation of cryobiological materials. The liquid
nitrogen is retained in a hydrophobic absorbent material and the cold nitrogen vapors maintain the
Cryo Storage Area between -150°C and -190°C. The absorbent retains the liquid nitrogen and
prevents accidental spills.
Liquid nitrogen is classified as “Dangerous Goods” by the Department of Transportation (DOT). At
least three regulatory agencies publish dangerous goods regulations:
DOT - Department of Transportation
IATA - International Air Transportation Association
ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization
If used outside of the USA, please consult your applicable regulatory agencies. Liquid nitrogen is
classified under the name “Nitrogen, refrigerated liquid” and has a UN 1977 code number. The name
classification and UN Code Number must be indicated on the shipping carton in addition to a “Gas
nonflammable” label. Packing and labeling requirements can be obtained from the above organizations.
Also, contact your carrier for any variances in the rules as they may apply specifically to that company
and/or the ultimate destination of the shipment.
Be aware that the regulations undergo periodic revisions. If you need current information prior to the
shipping of your cryobiological specimen, please contact your air carrier for the most recent
regulations. It is your responsibility to provide correct information, such as warning or caution, on
shipping package.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The cryopreservation vessel is a double-wall, vacuum-insulated vessel made of aluminum with
a fiberglass composite neck, providing the highest efficiency possible in cryogenic temperature
preservation. The liquid nitrogen absorbent is a hydrophobic blanket consisting of synthetic
amorphous silica and glass fiber. This absorbent is non-hazardous. Use the vessel for liquid nitrogen
only. Liquid oxygen is not compatible with this unit and must not be stored inside the vessel.
The MVE Vapor Shipper is designed with consideration for safety, durability and performance.
However, mishandling of the equipment, including transport or shipping units in an orientation other
than upright vertical, may damage the product. In addition, if a vessel experiences a drop, hit, or
blow, it can suffer immediate or premature vacuum failure.
Upon receipt of the product, examine both the vessel and packaging
for any evidence of damage during shipping. Contact the carrier
within the carrier’s guidelines if there are signs of shipping damage.
Some MVE shipping boxes carry the Transit Tested ISTA-3A
certificate stamp, shown to the right, which is helpful when making
a claim against the carrier, should there be damage from shipping.
Watch after the first fill for any signs of vacuum loss, such as
excessive frost or sweating on the outside jacket. Some frost near
the top just after filling is normal. It is normal for some white dust or powder-like residue from the
absorbent to accumulate at the bottom of the unit due to shipping vibrations. If desired, the owner
may wipe or vacuum it out.
This high quality vacuum insulated unit is compatible with the divergent temperature extremes and
broad applications of cryobiology. The life expectancy of this product is five (5) years.
Products bearing the CE marking as shown comply with the requirements of Directive
93/42/EEC concerning medical devices in EU.
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2. The Warranty is subject to the Limited Warranty Provisions set out below and all
exclusions and limitations set forth in the CHART Limited Warranty Statement.
3.
To claim the Warranty, the Purchaser must contact CHART’s affiliate in
Australia for further instruction, including the return of the defective New
Product Repair/Blemished Product or Service Part (at the Purchaser's
expense), to the following address:
Chart Australia Pty Ltd.
Unit 43/2 Railway Parade
Lidcombe, NSW 2141, Australia
Attention: Customer Service Department
Phone number: (02) 9749-4333
Email address: [email protected]
4. The Purchaser must otherwise comply with the requirements set out in the Limited
Warranty Statement when making a claim under the Warranty.
5.
Notwithstanding the Limited Warranty Statement, our Products come with
guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law
(ACL). You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and
compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are
also entitled to have the Products repaired or replaced if the Products fail to
be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
6. The provider of the Warranty is CHART. Relevant contact details are set out below
for CHART
(to claim the Warranty, please use the contact details provided in
paragraph 3 above):
(a)
Customer Service Department
(b)
Business Address:
Chart Inc.
2200 Airport Industrial Drive, Suite 500
Ball Ground, GA 30107 (USA)
(c)
Phone number: 770-721-7759
(d)
Email address: [email protected]
Repair of Products Sold in Australia
Where the Purchaser is the end user of the Product, the following additional information is
provided in relation to the repair of Products by CHART:
The Products may contain "user generated data" as defined under the Australian
Consumer Law (ACL). Repair of Products may result in the loss of user generated data.
This product may be covered by one or more patents, US and international. Please visit our
website below for the listing of applicable patents:
Pat. patents.gtls.io
