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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
- Included in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), registered under client IDs 169409 and 169410
- Australia-wide service & support network for maintenance and repairs
- All components sourced locally for easy servicing and replacements