ASTM F2995-13 - 1.3.2013
 
1. Scope

1.1 This guide provides a general guide to transportation, including packaging and shipping of possibly infectious materials, tissues, and fluids that have been removed from patients during revision surgery, at postmortem, or as part of animal studies.

1.2 This guide does not address any materials, tissues, or fluids that may contain prions.

1.3 It is recommended that individuals be properly trained prior to shipping possibly infectious materials.

1.4 This guide is a compilation of national and international regulations and guidelines that apply to the packaging and shipment of possibly infectious materials.

1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Some specific hazards statements are given in Section 7 on Hazards.

 
2. Referenced Documents

UN 2814

Infectious substance, affecting humans

DOT 49 CFR 173.134

TransportationShippersGeneral Requirements for Shipments and PackagingsClass 6, Division 6.2Definitions and Exceptions

UN 1845

Carbon dioxide, solid, also called dry ice

ISO 11607–1

Packaging for Terminally Sterilized Medical DevicesPart 1: Requirements for Materials, Sterile Barrier Systems and Packaging Systems

Packing Instructions 650

Packing InstructionsDivision 6.2Category B Infectious Substances

Packing Instructions 620

Packing InstructionsDivision 6.2Category A Infectious Substances

Occupational Safety and Health StandardsBloodborne Pathogens

DOT 49 CFR 178

DOT 49 CFR 173.3

TransportationShippersGeneral Requirements for Shipments and PackagingsHazardous Materials Classes and Index to Hazard Class Definitions

TransportationHazardous Materials Table, Special Provisions, Hazardous Materials Communications, Emergency Response Information, Training Requirements, and Security PlansInfectious Substances

UN 3373

Biological substance, Category B

UN 2900

DOT 49 CFR 172.700

D4840-99(2018)e1

Standard Guide for Sample Chain-of-Custody Procedures (Includes all amendments and changes 8/22/2018).