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NSF/ANSI 456 Certified Vaccine Storage Guide

November 17, 2021

A refrigerator or freezer that is NSF certified for vaccine storage means the units have been tested and certified to meet the NSF/ANSI 456 storage standards. The NSF/ANSI 456 certification defines the appropriate criteria for construction and performance of vaccine refrigerators & medical freezers used by personnel who administer vaccines. These standards were developed through ...

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Introducing the New PHCbi Brand MPR Series ECO Pharmaceutical Glass Door 19.5 cu. ft. Refrigerator

September 3, 2021

Introducing PHCbi brands latest in vaccine and sample cold storage, the MPR Series ECO Pharmaceutical Glass Door Refrigerators. These units offer 19.5 cu. ft. of internal capacity for a large storage area with a small footprint of only 35.4”W x 25.5”D. The MPR Series ECO medical refrigerators are offered in two models. The MPR-S500H-PA which ...

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Understanding Refrigerator & Freezer Defrost Cycles

May 4, 2021

When purchasing a refrigerator or freezer for a clinical facility, research center, laboratory or even just for your home, most people do not take into consideration the types of refrigeration defrost cycles. What they do not realize is that storing temperature sensitive samples (especially vaccines or temperature critical samples) in the wrong defrost cycle can ...

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How to Install a Stacking Kit for a Laboratory or Medical Refrigerator Freezer

April 19, 2021

After you have purchased a LabRepCo brand stacked refrigerator/freezer, each unit will be shipped in it’s own box. This helps to prevent damage during the shipping process. This means when the unit arrives the customer will be responsible for installing the stacking kit. The stacking kit allows for the freezer to safely be placed and ...

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How to Safely Install a Data Logger on a Refrigerator or Freezer

February 8, 2021

Learn how to properly install a data logger through a probe access port on your refrigerator or freezer With Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines now available, storing these vaccines at a stable continuous temperature in medical-grade refrigerators & freezers is vital. All vaccines should be stored at specific temperatures based on vaccine type. These temperatures include +4°C, ...

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6 Points to Consider Before You Purchase a ULT Freezer

January 26, 2021

Preserving samples can be stressful, especially when the fate of your research lies in the hands of an Ultra Low Temperature (ULT) freezer. Next to your staff, Ultra-low temp freezers should be the most reliable piece of equipment in your laboratory. So before you purchase a ULT freezer, where do you start? From PHCbi, here ...

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Panasonic Healthcare is now PHC

May 10, 2018

Panasonic Healthcare is now PHC. Starting April 1st, 2018 PHC Corporation of North America is the new name for Panasonic Healthcare. PHC has been a Life Science Innovator since the release of Japan’s first pharmaceutical refrigerator in 1966. Through the years, they have offered solutions to enhance the quality and efficiency of healthcare by providing support to the pharmaceutical industry, ...

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How & Why You Should Defrost a Manual Defrost Freezer

November 16, 2017

Have you ever wondered, ‘why do I need to defrost my freezer?’ If you own a manual defrost freezer, and you want it to continue working optimally, you will need to defrost it since ice will build up on the inside of the unit. Unlike Auto-defrost freezers with a warming compressor system, Manual-defrost freezers maintain a ...

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What to Consider Before Purchasing a Laboratory Freezer or Refrigerator

November 8, 2017

What you should be considering before purchasing a new Laboratory Freezer or Refrigerator Before hitting the ‘buy now’ button on a Laboratory Freezer or Refrigerator for your lab, doctor’s office, or research facility you should consider a few things in order to get the perfect cold storage unit for its intended purpose. With so many ...

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The Difference Between Built-in vs. Free-standing Undercounter Refrigerators & Freezers

July 24, 2017

One question we are frequently asked by our customers is; “what are the differences between Built-in vs Freestanding undercounter refrigerators or freezers?” Knowing when to use the right unit could save you time, money and minimize unit failure. Both units look and function in a similar fashion. However, there are differences that need to be considered when ...

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