N.J. Admin. Code § 8:8-13.19

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:8-13.19 - Packaging and transportation

(a) The packaging and transportation of HPC shall follow this chapter and the AABB Standards.

(b) Prior to transportation, each container shall be inspected to ensure the container is intact and the label is complete, secure, and legible.

(c) HPC in transit to outside facilities shall be:

1. Packaged and shipped according to blood bank policies to ensure product integrity and maintenance of product temperature within limits set by the licensee;

2. Temperatures shall be recorded at the beginning and end of transport to document maintenance of acceptable temperatures set by the licensee;

3. Shipped using appropriate modes of transportation to ensure delivery to meet the urgency of the request for HPC;

4. Labeled prominently to:

i. Identify the contents with industry nomenclature specific to the product;

ii. Describe the contents, the packing agent, if any, and any precautions necessary in handling such contents; and

iii. Contain the name, address, and 24-hour telephone numbers of the person or entity to contact in the event that the container is found leaking or damaged, or is misdirected; and

5. Used immediately upon arrival or stored in a temperature environment specified in the SOP until thawed for use.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:8-13.19