Arktek Passive Vaccine Storage Device - P6

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Arktek Passive Vaccine Storage Device - P6

      

From watching the video in the link below, the Arktek vaccine cold storage device is also known as the P6 . . .
http://www.intellectualventures.com/inventions-patents/our-inventions/vaccine-cold-chain-device/

The P6 is not just a container, but an innovative high-tech device.  It is designed to keep vaccines at the appropriate temperatures for a month or more with repeat vaccine retrievals and no need for electricity (using just one initial batch of ice).  The device also has built-in communications and monitoring capability.  The P6 units are able to send live updates, including the units’ GPS positions viewable on interactive maps, the number of days since fresh ice had been added, temperature, and more.  Here are the details . . .
http://www.intellectualventureslab.com/invent/a-story-of-invention-the-passive-vaccine-storage-device

Photo
http://www.theguardian.com/global-development/gallery/2015/jul/31/guinea-ebola-vaccine-trial-in-pictures#img-1

Arktek: Keeping Vaccines Cool
http://borgenproject.org/arktek-keeping-vaccines-cool/

Arktek Awarded Prequalified PQS Status by WHO
http://www.intellectualventureslab.com/invent/arktek-awarded-prequalified-pqs-status-by-who

Modified Arktek to Support Ebola Vaccine Trials
http://www.intellectualventureslab.com/invent/modified-arktek-to-support-ebola-vaccine-trials

AUCMA
http://www.aucma-medical.com/aboutus.aspx

With only a single batch of ice, it can store up to 300 doses of vaccines or enough to serve a community of 6,000 for more than a month.
http://www.intellectualventures.com/insights/archives/forward-looking-partner-in-china

This article (from 2013) states the P6 cost was $1,100 . . .
http://www.fastcoexist.com/1682578/this-bill-gates-backed-super-thermos-saves-lives-with-cold-vaccines

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