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Cold chain sensors

Posted by: Healthcare Packaging on April 29, 2009

• monitor temperatures of perishable pharmaceuticals, blood and biotech devices

• from thermochromic inks to electronic sensors that can be read through cell phones and GPS systems, sensor maintain product quality, patient safety, and may be incorporated with RFID for product tracking

• monitor variations of 1ºF for temps ranging from -15º to 50ºF

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• monitor temperatures of perishable pharmaceuticals, blood and biotech devices

• from thermochromic inks to electronic sensors that can be read through cell phones and GPS systems, sensor maintain product quality, patient safety, and may be incorporated with RFID for product tracking

• monitor variations of 1ºF for temps ranging from -15º to 50ºF

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