MAXQ FAQs

What is bench time?

Bench time’ is conditioning a frozen coolant on a table top for a required amount of time at room temperature.

What is the return process?

Please email support@flymaxq.com. Include the order number, date of purchase and the reason for requesting return.

Where can I track my order?

Please email sales@flymaxq.com with your purchase order number to receive your order status. If you placed your order through one of our distributors, please contact your representative.

How can I report or return a damaged cooler?

Please email support@flymaxq.com with your purchase order number to receive your order status. If you placed your order through one of our distributors, please contact your representative.

Can we pay our invoice with a credit card?

Yes, you can pay with any type of credit card. Please call our office 405-466-5629 or email billing@flymaxq.com to request a payment link.

Why isn’t my cooler or shipper on the website anymore?

If your cooler is no longer on the website, it is most likely discontinued. Contact support@flymaxq.com for additional support.

What is your current lead time?

It depends on the item. Please contact support@flymaxq.com and mention the item you are trying to purchase to get an accurate estimate.

Can you put more than one unit of platelets in the MaxPlus MTP Cooler?

The platelet compartment is validated for one unit, any additional would need to pass individual validation tests.

Can a cryo unit go inside the MaxPlus MTP Cooler?

Yes, inside the platelet compartment.

What should I do if I spill blood inside my cooler?

Please follow the cleaning instructions here

Why isn’t my cooler on the website anymore?

If your cooler is no longer on the website, it is most likely discontinued. Contact sales@flymaxq.com for additional support.

What if we don’t have access to a data logger with external probe for executing validation of the cooler? What should we do?

For validating the cooler, we recommend using a data logger with an external probe for tests. Recommended logger.In case, you want to use the data logger without a probe, an alternative will be to place the logger body between two units of payload and use a rubber band to keep them together. This may result in variance in the data collected using this method compared to the data presented in MaxQ’s validation guide.

Can I reuse my cooler and coolants after it returns from the OR within a short period of time?

We recommend that fully charged coolants be used each time a cooler is sent out of the blood bank.

Can I use gel packs after their expiration date and why do they have an expiration date?

If the cooler can be validated using the gel packs then they can be used even after their expiration date. The expiration date is provided to let the user know that the gel packs may not be at their optimal state and may require replacements.

Can you buy gel packs separately from the cooler?

Yes, all gel packs can be bought separately in sets.

How do I return the container after use?

If your transplant center received organs in a LifeSafe container, please email sales@flymaxq.com or call 405-466-5629 to initiate a return. One of our logistics partners will pick up the container within 2–3 business days.

Is LifeSafe a medical device?

No. LifeSafe is not an FDA-approved medical device. It is a validated organ transport container designed to maintain optimal conditions during shipment.

Are there any changes to the standard organ packing protocol when using LifeSafe?

No. OPOs and transplant centers can continue to follow their existing triple-barrier organ packing protocols. The packed organ is then placed inside the LifeSafe container.

Does LifeSafe require electricity or batteries?

No. LifeSafe is a fully validated passive cooling system. It does not require external power or on-board batteries to maintain temperature performance.

How long can LifeSafe maintain temperature performance?

LifeSafe has been validated to maintain precise cold storage conditions for extended transport durations (time varies by configuration). For detailed performance specifications, please contact our team.

Can LifeSafe be sterilized and reused?

Yes. LifeSafe is designed for repeated use and can be easily cleaned and sterilized between shipments, reducing waste compared to single-use alternatives.

Can you use your computer to start/stop trips with MaxConnect?

Not at this time. The MaxConnect application is only available in the iOS and Android mobile platforms.

What is the recalibration process for MaxConnect?

Once MaxQ receives an order for a recalibration, we will fulfill the order and send a new sensor with a return label to send the old sensor back. The user will have 7 days to return the old sensor or will be charged for an additional sensor.

Why do I see a white screen when I open the MaxConnect app?

The MaxConnect app needs to be connected to the internet to work either using WiFi or cellular connection. Check to see if your device is connected and you are able to browse the internet. If the device internet is working fine, then it is likely that your hospital IT team is blocking the server access. Please connect us to your IT team by copying support@flymaxq.com and we are happy to work with your IT team to enable access.

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