The startup develops ruggedized thermal systems that provide battery-operated cooling and heating for medical-grade refrigeration in extreme environments. These systems ensure the safe transport of temperature-sensitive medical products, such as vaccines and blood, during emergencies and traumatic injuries.
Funding
$390K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Emergency situations and military operations often require blood transfusions in locations far from hospitals or with limited access to reliable power sources. Traditional methods of storing and transporting blood products often fail to maintain the strict temperature requirements, leading to spoilage and making them unusable when needed most. This can result in delayed treatment and increased mortality rates in critical care scenarios.
Solution
Delta Development Team provides ruggedized, battery-powered thermal management systems designed for medical-grade refrigeration in austere and extreme environments. Their Autonomous Portable Refrigeration Units (APRU) and Smart Blood Coolers ensure the safe storage and transport of temperature-sensitive medical products, such as whole blood, vaccines, and pharmaceuticals, even when conventional power is unavailable. These systems incorporate advanced thermal technology, real-time monitoring, and durable construction to maintain blood products at optimal temperatures for extended periods. The BloodCOMM application provides real-time temperature monitoring, alerts, and reporting, ensuring the integrity of the cold chain is maintained and documented.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes military medical personnel, first responders, emergency medical services (EMS), blood banks, and healthcare providers operating in remote or disaster-stricken areas.
Features
- Autonomous Portable Refrigeration Units (APRU) maintain blood temperature between 1°C and 6°C for up to 95 hours on a single battery charge.
- Delta ICE Smart Blood Coolers provide temperature control for up to 48 hours and feature Bluetooth and cellular connectivity for real-time temperature monitoring.
- BloodCOMM mobile app enables real-time temperature tracking, remote alerts, and comprehensive reporting for compliance and quality assurance.
- TempWatch interfaces with the Delta ICE 2L PCM pack to monitor temperature during conditioning, ensuring packs reach the optimal temperature for use.
- Rugged and impact-resistant designs ensure reliable performance in harsh conditions, including military and disaster relief scenarios.
- Products are FDA listed and AABB certified, meeting stringent regulatory requirements for blood storage and transport.
- The TBS 40L Total Blood System offers a 10-day battery duration and the capacity to store 48 units of 500ml blood bags.
- Single-Unit Blood Warmer heats one unit of whole blood without consumables, ideal for use in frozen climates.