Calibrated Thermometers For Vaccine Storage

All thermometers are calibrated as part of the manufacturing process.

Calibrated thermometers for vaccine storage.

Each traceable thermometer below has bottle probe options that mimic vaccines to ensure compliance. If you need help deciding which traceable thermometer is best for your vaccine environment call us at 281 482 1714 or e mail us. Find a calibration laboratory. Ship the device to the laboratory.

Traceable vaccine thermometers fulfill the requirements and recommendations for the vfc program. Providers should minimize the number of times that the cooler is opened. Program are required to have calibrated thermometers in all refrigerator and freezer compartments used for vaccine storage of publicly funded vaccine. Accredited calibration labs the california vfc program requires calibration testing annually or every other year for all digital data loggers.

Let them know the working temperature ranges at which refrigerator and or freezer temperatures are acceptable to store vaccine. A calibrated device is one that has been professionally tested to determine its accuracy by comparing its readings to a reference thermometer that is traceable to national standards. Resources on proper vaccine storage and handling. Such testing confirms that the devices are accurately recording the temperatures in vaccine storage units.

This requirement refers to a second calibration process that occurs after manufacturing but before marketing and is documented with a certificate that comes with the product. Control traceable 4648 jumbo display vaccine thermometer with 5ml round bottle 50 c to 70 c 58 f to 158 f range 0 1 resolution 3 6 out of 5 stars 64 67 17 67. Refer to the certificate of calibration quick guide to verify that the lab provides a certificate of calibration testing that meets vfc program requirements. Provide the manufacturer name and device model number.

There are several accredited laboratories that perform calibration testing services here is a small list to get you started. Place your backup device in the your vaccine storage unit while the primary device is being tested or vice versa. Ask to speak to someone about calibrating a data logger used in a vaccine storage unit.