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UltraCW® II Cell Washer Demo Video Series: System Settings and Calibration

Posted on May 01, 2019 by Colleen Holtkamp

With the UltraCW® II Automatic Cell Washing System from Helmer Scientific, it is very convenient to change system settings as well as to check the calibration and adjust if needed. We have developed a video that illustrates the intuitive settings and calibration functionality.

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The Ultimate Guide to CDC Vaccine Storage and Temperature Monitoring

Posted on Apr 25, 2019 by Miranda Schroeder

Healthcare facilities across the country are working hard to understand and implement the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines and recommendations related to vaccine storage and handling. These guidelines apply to all facilities that handle vaccines. CDC encourages...

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OptiCool™ Technology: Facts and Figures

Posted on Apr 23, 2019 by Donna Holpuch

OptiCool™ Cooling Technology powers Helmer Scientific GX Solutions and pairs a variable capacity compressor (VCC) and natural hydrocarbon (HC) refrigerant to:

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Seven Key Cold Storage Recommendations from USP <1079>

Posted on Apr 19, 2019 by Miranda Schroeder

Medication management across the health system can be complex. Drugs requiring refrigeration make workflow management and proper storage even more complicated. For this reason, USP Chapter <1079> provides guidance around maintaining the cold chain. Many health systems and...

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UltraCW® II Cell Washer Demo Video Series: Intuitive Programming

Posted on Apr 16, 2019 by Colleen Holtkamp

The UltraCW® II Automatic Cell Washing System from Helmer Scientific takes high performance automated cell washing to the next level with intuitive programming. Users can quickly and easily create in-line programs, completing all spin steps in the UltraCW® II.

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What Are Best Practices for Selecting Laboratory Refrigerators?

Posted on Apr 11, 2019 by Colleen Holtkamp

Helmer Scientific has been serving clinical laboratories for more than 40 years. Over time we have received questions about what is important in the design of a Laboratory Refrigerator. What is it about the refrigerator that makes it suitable for storing reagents and patient...

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A Clinician’s Guide to Anti-vaccination Parents

Posted on Apr 05, 2019 by Miranda Schroeder

More and more parents are opting their children out of the regular vaccination schedule. “A study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics found that vaccine refusal by parents is on the rise. Pediatricians who had encountered at least one child patient with parents...

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UltraCW® II Cell Washer Demo Video Series: Pre-Set Programs

Posted on Apr 03, 2019 by Colleen Holtkamp

For our users’ convenience, the UltraCW® II Automatic Cell Washing System from Helmer Scientific offers a selection of pre-installed programs. These include four wash programs, a spin program, as well as refill pump and a flush program for cleaning. We have created a video that...

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OptiCool™ Technology Benefits Medical-grade Cold Storage in Helmer Scientific's GX Solutions

Posted on Mar 28, 2019 by Ben Greenfield

OptiCool™ technology in Helmer Scientific’s GX Cold Storage Solutions ensures temperature-sensitive blood therapies, clinical samples, reagents/controls, medications and vaccines are appropriately safeguarded. OptiCoolis necessary to maintain patient safety, support...

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Routine Maintenance & Troubleshooting for Vaccine Storage Units

Posted on Mar 27, 2019 by Miranda Schroeder

Conducting regular maintenance on your vaccine storage units is essential for keeping them in operation and giving them a long usable life. The CDC Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit gives great recommendations on how to properly maintain your vaccine storage units. The...

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