Arrowsmith & Grant specialises in the unique design and manufacture of plasma freezers specifically for storing of frozen blood components, such as fresh frozen plasma and cryoprecipitate.

Renowned for their exceptional reliability and user-friendly operation, our freezers are highly regarded in hospitals and laboratories nationwide.

When it’s important, think Arrowsmith & Grant

At Arrowsmith & Grant, we design and manufacture all our blood storage refrigeration equipment to meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. Our units are built in accordance with Australian Standards AS3864-2012 Medical refrigeration equipment – For the storage of blood and blood products, Part 1: Manufacturing requirements and ISO13485-2016 Quality management systems for medical devices.

Arrowsmith & Grant FFP (Fresh Frozen Plasma) Units

Our FFP units are built to the highest quality standards and include the following key features:

Precise Temperature Control & Monitoring

  • Maintains an internal operating temperature of -35°C, never exceeding -30°C under heavy usage or defrost cycles.
  • Digital display for real-time temperature monitoring
  • A&G LCD Smart Screen for intuitive operation
  • A&G SmartCloud logging, compliant with AS3864.2, featuring:
    • Activates if the temperature rises above -27°C.
    • Door open alarm (after 30 seconds)
    • Power failure alarm
    • Battery backup integrity check
    • Alarm mute function with re-alarm activation in under 20 minutes

Robust & Durable Construction

  • 304 stainless steel interior with a chemical-resistant stainless steel exterior
  • Nylon non-marking castors with lock-in-place brakes for mobility and stability.
  • Food-grade poly-coated plasma baskets, with lift-out baskets in chest freezers.
  • External independent temperature cable/probe port for additional monitoring.
  • Cooling and defrosting systems:
    • Fan-forced cooling evaporator for consistent temperature distribution.
    • Automatic reverse cycle defrost (manual defrost required for chest freezers).
    • Chest freezer lid with gas struts for easy access and secure positioning.

Reliable Cooling & Australian-Made Quality

Smart Technology & Warranty Protection

  • 12-month warranty on all parts and labour
  • 3-year warranty on the compressor and sealed system (business hours only)
  • A&G Smart Screen, designed to integrate seamlessly with A&G SmartCloud, includes 5 years of cloud access for remote monitoring and compliance tracking

Accredited Calibration & Compliance Services

As a NATA ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration provider and a NATA ISO/IEC17020 accredited Type C Inspection Body, we offer the following services in accordance with AS 3864.2:

  • Temperature monitoring and alarm system calibration
  • Alarm reactivation testing
  • Spatial distribution checks
  • Maintenance inspection
  • Comprehensive documentation and certification for all tested units

Arrowsmith & Grant Refrigeration provides unbiased service and support for all makes and models of blood refrigerators and plasma freezers either as a one-off service or as part of a 6-monthly maintenance schedule per AS3864-2012.

Regulatory Compliance & National Support