Medical equipment and specimens
Before flying, it's important to know how to pack your medical equipment and specimans correctly while adhering to the dangerous goods regulations.
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Select the option that suits your needs:
What dry shipper packaging you can carry and requirements of how to pack:
| Airline approval required | No |
|---|---|
| Carry-on baggage | Yes |
| Checked baggage | Yes |
Dry shippers containing dangerous goods are not permitted.
Note: Watt hours (Wh) are determined by multiplying the voltage (V) by the amp hours (Ah). ie. 12V x 5Ah = 60Wh
Lithium-ion batteries (rechargeable) - not more than 100Wh in medical equipment
| Airline approval required | No |
|---|---|
| Carry-on baggage | Yes |
| Checked baggage | Yes |
Information on frequently used equipment is available in the CPAPs and Oxygen Concentrators Medical Equipment List.
Requirements
When packed in checked baggage:
- equipment containing batteries must have the ON/OFF switch protected to prevent accidental activation, and
- the device must be completely switched off (not in sleep or hibernation mode).
Lithium ion batteries (rechargeable) - exceeding 100Wh and up to 160Wh in medical equipment
Important
Lithium-ion batteries in medical equipment must be declared during check-in.
| Airline approval required | Yes |
|---|---|
| Carry-on baggage | Yes |
| Checked baggage | Yes |
Requirements
When packed in checked baggage:
- equipment containing batteries must have the ON/OFF switch protected to prevent accidental activation, and
- the device must be completely switched off (not in sleep or hibernation mode).
Lithium-metal batteries in medical equipment (non-rechargeable) - exceeding 2g and up to 8g of lithium metal per device
Important
Lithium-metal batteries in medical equipment must be declared during check-in.
| Airline approval required | Yes |
|---|---|
| Carry-on baggage | Yes |
| Checked baggage | Yes |
Requirements
When packed in checked baggage:
- equipment containing batteries must have the ON/OFF switch protected to prevent accidental activation, and
- the device must be completely switched off (not in sleep or hibernation mode).
Important
Carriage of portable oxygen or air cylinders is only permitted for medical use.
Medical oxygen cylinders must be declared during check-in and must travel in carry-on baggage only.
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Yes |
|---|---|
| Carry-on baggage | Yes |
| Checked baggage | No |
Requirements
- only BOC, Air Liquide, SupaGas and CoreGas (hospital supplied only) cylinders are accepted;
- each cylinder must not exceed 5kg (typically size 'C' cylinders); and
- the valve/regulator must be fully protected.
| Airline approval required | No |
|---|---|
| Carry-on baggage | No |
| Checked baggage | No |
Permitted on one's person.
| Airline approval required | No |
|---|---|
| Carry-on baggage | Yes |
| Checked baggage | Yes |
Requirements
- no more than 30 ml of liquid per inner container; and
- no more than 1L per package.
| Airline approval required | No |
|---|---|
| Carry-on baggage | No |
| Checked baggage | Yes |
Requirements
- only one (1) per person for personal use; and
- must be packed in protective case.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations describe in detail what Dangerous Goods may be transported by air, in what quantities, and how they should be packed. For details on how to safely transport your Dangerous Goods, contact your local Qantas FreightOpens external site Office.
For a summary of common items that are classified as dangerous goods view our prohibited and check with airline dangerous goods (PDF) - passengers are forbidden to carry them on an aircraft.
Qantas Group customers are advised to refer to the Product SafetyOpens external site website for a list of products that contain dangerous goods that have been recalled due to faults.
Customers planning to travel with these products should refer to the original manufacturer for further information and recall instructions.