372 devices · GMDN 43651
General specimen receptacle transport containers are portable devices used to safely move clinical specimens—such as blood, tissue, or swabs—from collection sites to labs or between healthcare facilities. Their design ensures containment, shock absorption, and protection against leaks or breakage, often with optional thermal insulation or cold packs to maintain specimen integrity during transit.
These devices are typically reusable and regulated as medical products, though classification varies by jurisdiction. They may require compliance with transport safety standards and may be subject to specific labeling or performance requirements depending on the type of specimens they carry and the distance of transport.
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