FAQ

FrostMed is a brand of Frostime LLC, a New York-based startup dedicated to developing innovative and eco-friendly medical devices with unique, patented,  electricity- and ice-free cooling solutions. These stand-alone devices operate in any environmental condition, focusing on the transport of medical products such as vaccines, drugs, blood and its derivatives, biological products, tissues, and organs. Beyond healthcare, Frostime's cooling technology holds potential applications in sectors like leisure, food and beverage, environmental analysis, and more.

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Frostmed’s devices are designed for maximum sustainability. They are completely recyclable and reusable, with no disposable parts, and built to last at least five years. Unlike traditional cooling methods, our devices do not require electricity or gel packs, eliminating the need for freezers that emit CO2. Instead, our technology utilizes existing CO2, making our devices net-zero and environmentally friendly.

Our system helps reduce spoilage by actively regulating temperature based on external conditions and other travel parameters. It maintains the required temperature ranges, such as 2-8°C or 15-25°C. Additionally, if the temperature deviates from these ranges, a real-time alert system sends notifications via email, SMS, etc., allowing operators to take immediate action if necessary.

Yes, we offer comprehensive logistics management services. Our solutions include real-time monitoring of transport conditions, active self-regulation of temperature to maintain optimal ranges (2-8°C or 15-25°C), and immediate alert systems for any deviations. Additionally, our online dashboard allows you to verify all transport data, ensuring full traceability and efficient management from start to finish

Yes, our products are perfect for emergency services. Here’s why:

1. No Need for Power: Our cooling solutions don’t require electricity, batteries, or ice, making them ready for use anytime, anywhere.
2. Quick Pre-Cooling: With pre-cooling times of just a few minutes, our devices allow for immediate transport of critical items like blood. Both the refrigerant element and the container are ready to go quickly.

Frostmed's core technology is a stand-alone liquid CO2 cooling system that activates on demand. It releases ultra-cold CO2 (-50°C) to cool products and actively maintains the desired temperature range. The system also includes high-performance vacuum insulation for superior efficiency. This ensures reliable, sustainable cooling for temperature-sensitive products. 
 

Frostmed's proprietary and patented cooling technology uses liquid CO2, which releases ultra-cold CO2 (-50°C) when activated for precise cooling. The active cooling system, controlled by a microprocessor, automatically maintains the desired temperature, preventing freezing and controlling humidity. Additionally, the system does not release frost, keeping products dry and protecting packaging from moisture damage, thus ensuring their integrity and marketability.

Frostmed improves medical transport by making the loading of products into containers very simple. There’s no need to worry about adhering to complex WHO guidelines to prevent freezing or excessive heat exposure. This simplifies the loading process and offers greater peace of mind as the system automatically maintains the correct temperature. In case of any temperature deviations, real-time alerts are issued, allowing for immediate intervention to prevent product loss. This ensures that medical products are transported safely and reliably.

FrostMed maintains the desired temperature through a microprocessor that automatically regulates the parameters, making it impossible to freeze the products since no ice is used. It operates within a temperature range from 1°C to 30°C, and no humidity is released, drastically reducing the risk of damaging cardboard packaging.

The Frostmed system is a simple, integrated solution composed of a few key elements:

1. Integrated Device: This single device performs three critical functions:

- Cooling: Uses liquid CO2 to maintain precise temperature control without electricity or ice.
- Monitoring: Tracks temperature, location, humidity, and shock continuously to ensure optimal conditions.
- Tracking: Provides comprehensive traceability of the transport process.

2. Online Dashboard: This user-friendly platform allows real-time monitoring of all transport data, including temperature, position, humidity, and shock. It also handles documentation management, ensuring that all necessary records are easily accessible and up-to-date.

3. Rechargeable CO2 Cartridges: These cartridges extend the cooling duration indefinitely, complementing the device's already high base autonomy.

FrostMed's operational autonomy is extended simply by replacing the used CO2 cartridges, making it ideal for emergency situations, natural disasters, and wartime contexts.

Frostmed's technology eliminates the need for harmful refrigerants and excessive energy consumption, reducing the carbon footprint associated with traditional cooling methods. It uses recycled CO2 already present in the environment, contributing to a closed ecological cycle.

We have developed several prototypes, conducted clinical tests, and obtained FDA certifications. We are currently working on additional prototypes and seeking partnerships in the medical sector.

Yes, our technology is patented, and we are developing additional patents. We have obtained major certifications in the field, including  FDA approval as a Class II medical device.

Yes, there is an opportunity to invest in Frostime. The market for last mile cold chain logistics for temperature-controlled medical products, including the transport of vaccines, drugs, blood and its derivatives, other biological products, tissues, and organs, is expected to exceed $11 billion in the next five years. This market is experiencing strong growth, driven by:

- Increased demand for temperature-controlled logistics due to the rise in biopharmaceuticals and vaccines.
- Regulatory requirements for precise temperature control and data tracking during transport.
- The need for reliable and efficient transport solutions in remote and underserved areas.
- Growing awareness of the importance of maintaining the integrity of temperature-sensitive medical products.
- The rapid expansion of drone deliveries and other innovative logistics solutions. 

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Frostime is currently looking for partnerships with hospitals, temperature-controlled transport services, laboratories, blood banks, blood processing centers, transfusion centers, transplant departments, clinics, pharmacies, pharmaceutical distributors, and logistics services. We invite these organizations to test our prototypes in real-world conditions to validate our solutions. In return, we offer a mutually beneficial exchange of information and advantages for potential acquisition of our technology in the future. We are in the process of developing further prototypes and have already obtained important certifications, including FDA approval.