Blood Plasma Freezer -40°C

What is a -40°C blood plasma freezer

A low-temperature freezer set to -40°C is designed for long-term storage of Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP), blood components, and biological samples. According to WHO recommendations and Ukraine's Ministry of Health, blood plasma is stored at temperatures not exceeding -25°C for 12 months, and at -30°C and below for up to 36 months. -40°C freezers provide additional temperature reserve for transport and fluctuations during freeze-thaw cycles.

Who needs a -40°C plasma freezer

• Blood centers and transfusion services — for storing FFP, cryoprecipitate, and special donor plasma
• Hospital blood banks — for operational reserve of blood components
• Laboratories and IVF clinics — for storing serum, bio-samples, and reproductive materials
• Blood product manufacturers — for raw material storage on fractionation lines
• Research institutions — for biobanking and long-term sample archives

How to choose a blood plasma freezer

1. Chamber volume. From 100 L (small bank) to 700 L (blood center). A 250 ml FFP bag takes ~0.8 L with packaging.
2. Cooling type. Single-stage — economical, holds down to -45°C. Cascade — more stable at -40…-50°C during door openings.
3. Temperature logger. USB or GSM data logger — mandatory for audits and ProZorro. Supports WHO PQS validation.
4. Backup power and alarms. Audio and SMS alerts on temperature deviation — standard for medical use.

Brands in our catalog

Plasma freezers from European manufacturers: Vestfrost Solutions (Denmark, BLF line), Snaige Medical (Lithuania), EMSAS (Turkey). All equipment certified as medical device with documentation for ProZorro and government tenders.

Delivery, installation, validation

We deliver across Ukraine via own logistics or Nova Poshta. Installation on site, parameter setup, cold chain validation with temperature mapping and WHO PQS-standard protocol. 24-month service warranty.

FAQ

How does a -40°C freezer differ from a standard -25°C freezer for plasma?

A -40°C freezer provides temperature reserve: when the door opens or voltage fluctuates, the temperature varies within -30…-38°C, staying within normal range. A -25°C freezer easily crosses the -20°C threshold under the same conditions, shortening plasma shelf life. For long-term storage (12+ months), WHO recommends -30°C and below.

Can plasma and other blood components be stored in the same freezer?

Yes, FFP, cryoprecipitate, and antiplatelet plasma can be stored in -40°C freezers. Erythrocyte mass and platelet concentrate are NOT stored in such freezers — they require +2…+6°C and +20…+24°C respectively. Separate blood refrigerators and platelet incubators are needed.

Is a license from Ukraine's Ministry of Health required to purchase such a freezer?

No separate license is needed — the equipment is already certified as a medical device by the manufacturer. For ProZorro government tenders, we provide a full document package: certificate of conformity, registration application, technical passport, and manual.

What is the delivery time for a -40°C freezer?

From Kyiv stock — 1-3 business days. Custom orders from Europe — 2-4 weeks depending on model and manufacturer.

What warranty and service do you offer?

24-month warranty on compressor and unit. Service center in Kyiv with on-site team across Ukraine. Annual maintenance contracts, filter replacement, parameter checks, and validation.

Do you perform validation after installation?

Yes, cold chain validation is a separate service. We perform temperature mapping (8-16 measurement points), generate a WHO PQS-standard protocol, and issue audit documents. Details on the Validation page.