CSWB-2U, Cold Stored Whole Blood 2 Unit Container
The Golden Minute Container is an ultra-lite solution that can transport two units of whole blood, dismounted maintaining cold chain for 24 hours, requiring no external power. We have integrated the Golden Minute TIC into a foam lined Pelican 1400 case for high shock and vibration environments.
Operationally tested and fielded to USSOCM units and Norwegian SOF. This is a product that Bloodstone members designed starting in 2010. With the help from Pelican BioThermal, COL Miles, COL Strandenes, Dr B. Blankenship, and a year of running the first containers in my pack in Tampa, FL we were able to validate the performance of this new product. Getting two units of cold stored whole blood in a form factor so that it could be carried on target was my goal.
Specifications:
# of Units of Whole Blood- 2U
Temp Control Duration- 24 hrs @4°C
(Duration extends with decreased ambient temperature during periods of darkness, Average duration during our field testing was 28-30 hrs)
Dimensions: LxWxD-13.5" x 11.5" x 6"
Weight Empty: 6 lbs 14 oz
The Golden Minute Container (GMC) solution is designed for combat medics and is a clinically tested and field test proven container designed to aid in the rescue, evacuation, and stabilization of casualties in austere environments. The Golden Minute Container has been engineered and tested over time in order to protect its payload from the extreme conditions experienced by our armed forces in some of the harshest operating environments on the planet. Rigorous testing and rugged construction has resulted in a product that is dependable, reusable, and light enough for its users to maintain their expeditionary role.
The Golden Minute Container can be carried in its own nylon assault carrier, externally on body armor, internally in a Med Bag, and can also be configured to hang on a our PJ Sustainment Panel.