Porcine Thyroid (Pig Thyroid)
SSR supplies porcine thyroid, also known as pig thyroid tissue, for pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical research, product development, and other specialized further-manufacturing programs.
Materials are sourced through SSR’s established porcine supply programs and can be prepared, packaged, and delivered according to customer specifications. Porcine thyroid tissue may be supplied for pharmaceutical applications involving thyroid-derived materials, as well as custom programs requiring defined preparation, handling, storage, documentation, quality controls, or traceability.
Common Applications for Porcine Thyroid
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing using porcine thyroid-derived materials
- Production of natural thyroid medications for hypothyroidism
- Pharmaceutical research and product-development programs
- Biomedical and life-science research using porcine thyroid tissue
- Further-manufacturing inputs requiring a consistent porcine gland source
- Specialized applications requiring defined preparation, handling, or quality controls
- Custom porcine tissue programs requiring project-specific preparation, packaging, documentation, or traceability
Product Details
What processing and quality standards are applied to porcine (pig) thyroid tissue?
- Whole porcine thyroids are harvested from the esophagus and carefully trimmed of fat.
- The thyroids must be kept in the freezer for a minimum of 48 hours before shipping.
What is porcine (pig) thyroid used for?
- Porcine thyroids are sold to pharmaceutical companies, where they are used to create natural medications for individuals with thyroid conditions, such as hypothyroidism.
What are the appearance and quality characteristics of porcine (pig) thyroid tissue?
- Product is rinsed and must give every indication of being fresh and free from any off conditions, off-odors, gassiness, wetness or slimy conditions.
- All product must be free of extraneous and foreign material and give every indication of being fresh and be free of any off-conditions.
- All products are harvested from animals who have passed USDA antemortem and postmortem inspection.
- All Products come from plants with robust HCC, FSQ, and traceability programs.
How should porcine (pig) thyroid tissue be stored and handled?
We offer a range of storage and packaging solutions to meet diverse needs. The most common option is frozen packaging in a wax-lined box. Additional options include:
- Cardboard combos
- Individually packed bags
- Coolers or containers
- And many more customized solutions
Standard storage temperatures include 0°F (-17.8°C) for frozen products and 40°F (4.4°C) for refrigerated products, ensuring product integrity and freshness.
Storage, Handling & Shipping
Porcine thyroid materials are handled to support freshness, quality, and product integrity. Whole thyroids are trimmed of fat and kept frozen for a minimum of 48 hours before shipping. Standard storage temperatures include 0°F (-17.8°C) for frozen products and 40°F (4.4°C) for refrigerated products when a refrigerated program is specified. Packaging options may include wax-lined boxes, cardboard combos, individually packed bags, coolers, containers, and other custom solutions. SSR can support shipping approaches such as overnight carrier delivery, freezer truck or LTL, and wet or dry ice depending on project needs.
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Porcine Thyroid FAQs
What is porcine thyroid?
Porcine thyroid is thyroid tissue sourced from pigs and may also be referred to as pig thyroid. SSR supplies porcine thyroid tissue for pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical research, product development, and other specialized further-manufacturing applications.
What is porcine thyroid commonly used for?
Porcine thyroid is commonly supplied to pharmaceutical companies for use in the production of natural thyroid medications, including products developed for thyroid conditions such as hypothyroidism. The tissue may also support appropriate research and product-development programs.
Does SSR supply porcine thyroid in bulk?
SSR can support scalable porcine thyroid supply programs based on customer volume and project requirements. Available quantities, preparation, packaging, storage, documentation, and logistics can be coordinated according to the needs of pharmaceutical, research, and specialized manufacturing programs.
How is porcine thyroid prepared and stored?
Whole porcine thyroids are harvested from the esophagus and carefully trimmed of fat. SSR specifies that the thyroids are kept frozen for a minimum of 48 hours before shipping. Standard storage temperatures include 0°F (-17.8°C) for frozen products and 40°F (4.4°C) for refrigerated products. Packaging options may include wax-lined boxes, cardboard combos, individually packed bags, coolers, containers, and customized solutions.
Can SSR provide quality controls and traceability for porcine thyroid tissue?
Yes. SSR states that porcine thyroid tissue is rinsed and evaluated for freshness and freedom from foreign material or off conditions. Materials are harvested from animals that have passed USDA ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection and are sourced through facilities with established food safety, quality, and traceability programs.
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