Vaccine Temperature Monitor for CDC & VFC Compliance
If you handle vaccines, you probably know that “Every vaccine storage unit must have a reliable temperature monitoring device (TMD). The CDC recommends (and what Vaccines For Children requires) the use of a continuous monitoring and recording device called a “digital data logger” (DDL)1,2”. The new TR-71A dual-channel temperature data logger from TandD was designed with a new Vaccine Storage Mode specifically to meet the CDC and VFC compliance guidelines:
| CDC Guideline | TR-71A |
| Detachable Probe with Thermal Buffer | ☑ Two detachable probes with optional Nylon or Glycol bottle thermal buffer |
| Alarm for out of range temperature | ☑ Alarm display on LCD plus email alarm notification |
| Low battery indicator | ☑ Low battery indicator on LCD plus email notification |
| Current, minimum, and maximum temperature display | ☑ Current, minimum, and maximum temperatures are shown on LCD |
| Recommended accuracy of +/-0.5°C | ☑ Accuracy of +/-0.3°C |
| Programmable logging interval of at least every 30 minutes | ☑ Logging rate of 1x per second to 1x hour |
It is essential that the temperature data from the DDL be reviewed to ensure vaccine safety. The TR-71A provides complete flexibility in downloading and viewing stored data. It has built-in WiFi (802.11b/g/n), Bluetooth, and USB communications interface for connection to a PC, mobile device, or the free TandD WebStorage Service cloud. A key feature of the TandD TR-71A vaccine monitoring solution is the free WebStorage Service cloud platform that is provided with every logger. It allows you to view data anytime anywhere using a web browser or the TandD Thermo app on an Apple or Android device. The WebStorage service can provide alarm notifications via email or push notification in the event that the temperature gets out of range to alert you before the vaccines are ruined. The CDC also recommends that “Calibration testing should be done every one to two years or according to the manufacturer’s suggested timeline.” CAS Dataloggers offer a NIST traceable calibration report as part of our Vaccine Refrigerator/Freezer Monitoring Kits to provide a complete, turn-key vaccine temperature monitoring package. We can also offer an optional ISO 17025 calibration if required by your local governing body.
For more information on the new TandD TR-71A, loggers for CDC & VFC Compliance, or to find the ideal solution for your application-specific needs, contact a CAS Data Logger Applications Specialist at (800) 956-4437 or request more information.