TUCSON,
Ariz., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta
Development Team (DDT), a leader in medical device innovation, has
been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) phase two
enhancement from the Defense Health Agency (DHA) for its
groundbreaking advancements in cold chain logistics systems for
far-forward blood delivery, specifically tailored for
point-of-injury care on the battlefield. This accolade underscores
DDT's commitment to revolutionizing medical logistics for military
operations.
SBIR accolade underscores DDT's
commitment to revolutionizing medical logistics for military &
EMS operations.
For the past five years, DDT has been diligently working on this
system, marking it as their third FDA-listed medical device for
blood delivery. Their innovative approach involves designing
autonomous devices that work seamlessly with military-standard
batteries for extended periods, ensuring continuous operation in
the most challenging environments.
The APRU and Delta Ice are two other robust medical devices
developed by DDT that have proven their effectiveness in the field,
saving lives in both Ukraine and
Israel, as well as all over the
world in both military and EMS applications. These devices are
being utilized in different ways to transport blood to the point of
injury. In Ukraine, the APRU is
employed for stabilization during damage control resuscitation,
while the Delta Ice is used for drone blood resupply. In
Israel, they are a crucial part of
the special operations forces and are being used in armored
vehicles as part of mobile damage control teams. These devices have
been instrumental in providing critical medical support in
high-pressure situations. They also have been used by EMS to save
lives when getting to a trauma center is challenging or a great
distance.
The flagship product in DDT's arsenal is the Autonomous Portable
Refrigeration Unit (APRU), globally recognized for its ability to
store blood in extreme conditions ranging from 50°C down to -32°C.
Equipped with specialized software, the APRU efficiently manages
power consumption and performs optimally even in the harshest
temperatures. Notably, it features a warming element to prevent
blood from freezing during arctic operations, ensuring the
integrity of vital medical supplies.
In addition to the APRU, DDT has introduced a smart blood cooler
tailored for drone usage and short-duration missions from forward
operating bases. This cooler boasts a countdown and alert system,
notifying personnel when it's time to replace the temperature
control insert, thereby guaranteeing continuous and safe blood
storage during critical missions.
Furthermore, DDT has developed the Transportable Blood Storage
(TBS), a 10-day powered refrigerator designed to increase blood
supply capacity on the battlefield. Its compact size and weight
render it suitable for mobile applications in various military
vehicles and trucks. Notably, the TBS is engineered for easy
maintenance and repair in the field, with cannibalizable parts that
allow for quick fixes by general technicians, eliminating the need
for highly specialized personnel.
The overarching goal of DDT's project is to deliver a
maintainable, scalable, and sustainable system that is adaptable to
field or theater operations. Overcoming the challenge of
maintaining the cold chain while ensuring timely availability of
blood at the point of injury is central to their mission. This
system of systems is poised to revolutionize medical
logistics across all military medical facilities, offering the
necessary capacity and durability for seamless integration into
military operations.
They are proud to have achieved another SBIR (previously awarded
the AFWERX Phase I and II) to continue to develop life-saving
technology that they are passionate about.
Contact: info@deltadevteam.com
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