New Pfizer Data Logger with Direct Vaccine Shipments

Oakland County, Michigan sent this bulletin at 02/23/2022 12:37 PM EST

This email is being sent to VFC, Non-VFC and Covid-19 Providers in Oakland County, Michigan by the Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) Immunization Action Plan (IAP)

Dear Immunization Partners,

Please review the following COVID-19 vaccine update on a new data logger for Pfizer vaccine shipments. At the end of this email is a link to the Pfizer trainings they are offering in February and March.

Pfizer Controlant Data “SAGA Logger” 

Starting this week, Pfizer vaccine shippers will begin transitioning to an updated data logger from Controlant. This new device called “SAGA Logger” will provide improved performance for monitoring and reporting during shipment. The key improvements to this device include: 

  • Enhanced location accuracy with WiFi 
  • Utilization of the 4G cellular network 
  • Interactive LCD display with an improved user interface 
  • 150 days of backup storage when no cloud is available 
  • Longer battery life 
  • Improved data transmission capability 

The new interactive LCD tracker display shows current temperatures and the minimum and maximum temperatures of the shipper contents during transit. The screen also includes an easy-to-read status indicator for the safer NiMH extended-life battery.   

The new SAGA Logger is slightly larger in size and, as with the previous logger, requires return shipping in the packaging materials provided with your order. 

For additional information or questions, visit the Pfizer Webinar Series for Healthcare Providers presented by the Pfizer.  Click HERE for a complete schedule of trainings for February and March and to access links and passwords for each course.  

For a diagram of the SAGA logger please see the attachment to this message.

If you have questions, please contact checcimms@michigan.gov.

Thank you,

Oakland County Health Division, Immunization Action Plan