Vaccine Storage, Carriers, and Emergency Preparedness
Vaccine Storage Specialists
1-866-485-4199
info@temparmour.com
Vaccine Storage Specialists
1-866-485-4199
info@temparmour.com
No. The TempArmour™ Refrigerator does not require batteries or backup power to keep it within the critical 36-46°F (2-8°C) range during power outages or planned electrical
The unique technology and design features of the TempArmour™ Refrigerator including its insulation and thermal phase technology ensures a stable temperature for up to 6 days before going out of the critical temperature range.
The TempArmour™ Vaccine Refrigerator can hold 200 boxes of 10 x 0.5 ml vials or 70 boxes of 10 single dose syringes (based on typical manufacturer box sizes).
The TempArmour™ fridge capacity is comparable to typical 21 cu ft upright refrigerators. The TempArmour™ fridge can hold more per square foot because the entire interior can be utilized and its function is not dependant on fans and air circulation which requires spacing between vaccines to ensure that the temperature is stable throughout.
How much the TempArmour™ Vaccine Refrigerator can hold is based on the actual size of the items/boxes that you wish to store. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you require assistance.
Power outages are only one cause of cold chain incidents. Others causes include any disruption to the function of the fridge such as when the fridge breaks down or the cord is unplugged. Only the TempArmour™ Vaccine Refrigerator will also protect vaccines for days in those situations.
And given that there is a limit on how much power can be drawn from a generator, choosing the TempArmour™ Refrigerator means that in the event of a power outage, generated power that would have been directed to a vaccine fridge, can be used to supply other critical equipment.
The TempArmour™ Vaccine Refrigerator is equipped with a temperature alarm and visual indicator on the min-max digital display to indicate when the fridge's temperature has gone outside the 36-46°F (2-8°C) temperature range.
There is also a temperature alarm and visual indicator on the VFC compliant certified and calibrated datalogger that is provided.
Many of the influenza vaccines (by Sanofi Pasteur, GlaxoSmithKline, etc) are available in packages of 10 single-dose, pre-filled syringes. The TempArmour™ Vaccine Refrigerator can store 700 syringes (70 packages of 10) or 200 boxes of 10 0.5ml vials (based on typical manufacturer box sizes).
Please contact us if you need assistance with regards to determining your size requirements for a vaccine refrigerator based on the types and quantities of vaccines that your facility uses.
No. You do not need to line this fridge with bottles of water as the TempArmour™ Vaccine Refrigerator incorporates design features including a thermal phase liner to
Often, it is recommended to line traditional upright refrigerator models with bottles of water in an attempt to improve temperature stability and the length of time that the fridge temperature will stay within range in the event that the fridge stops working (due to
The TempArmour™ Vaccine Refrigerator temperature remains very consistent even when its door is opened, and will typically provide 6 days of holdover time during an outage.
No need for water bottles also means more room for vaccines.
Yes - The TempArmour™ Refrigerator will effectively protect all items (medications, lab samples, etc) that must be maintained within the critical 36-46°F (2-8°C) temperature range. This purpose-built, pharmaceutical grade fridge doesn't require backup power because it will stay within this temperature range for up to 6 days.
Yes, the TempArmour™ Vaccine Fridge maintains a consistent internal temperature throughout. The fridge incorporates an effective barrier between the cooling elements and the internal walls of the fridge to ensure that vaccines are safe wherever they are located in the fridge (below the fill line).
Testing has shown that the temperature of the side walls and
The TempArmour™ Refrigerator is essentially maintenance free.
However check periodically that the plug on the drain at the front of the refrigerator is in place to ensure that the fridge performs at its best and no condensation accumulates inside. You can place a piece of tape over the plug to secure it.
The drainage tube at the front of the refrigerator is meant to drain any condensation from the refrigerator however no water is expected to accumulate with the storage of closed containers (such as vaccines, medications, etc.).
The TempArmour™ Refrigerator does not require any set-up besides plugging it in after 12 hours and setting up the data logger and min max thermometer/temperature display immediately to monitor the temperature. We recommend that vaccines not be placed in the refrigerator for the first 3 days to ensure that it settles at the correct temperature and there has been no damage to the refrigerator during shipping. Of course, if you are a part of a VFC or other Vaccine Program, you will want to follow the Program's requirements for monitoring the temperature prior to introducing vaccines into the refrigerator.
Every TempArmour™ Refrigerator undergoes quality control testing prior to shipping and should settle automatically to within this refrigerator's optimal temperature range of 3-4.5 ºC within a few hours.
A few days is also required to reach the 6 day holdover time in the event of a power outage.
After using a refrigerator/small freezer combo. for vaccine storage, and dealing with the out of range temperatures too many times, I decided to purchase the TempArmour Vaccine Refrigerator. It maintained the temperature perfectly, and never went out of range for all of the studies we needed it for.
I highly recommend this vaccine refrigerator.
