Rating of the best medical refrigerators for 2024

Medical refrigerators are used for storing medicines, creams, ointments, vaccines, and donated blood. Analyzing the rating of the best medical refrigerators for 2024, you can choose the appropriate option for a pharmacy, laboratory or for home use.

Where are used

Refrigeration units are used in medical institutions:

• pharmacies;
• hospitals, first-aid posts, vaccination rooms;
• health resort institutions;
• laboratories, blood transfusion centers;
• morgues.

Home use - if there are patients with chronic diseases in the family who constantly use drugs, injections.

Features:

Medical refrigerators differ from conventional household appliances in several ways:

• metal cabinet (box) with anti-corrosion coating;
• sealed door;
• the presence of compartments, containers, holders for medical containers (glass bottles, plastic bags);
• equipping with a thermoregulator, reducing (increasing) the temperature by 1⁰С;
• sound (light) alarm, which is triggered when the door is open, emergency power failures;
• range from + 2⁰С to + 8⁰С (DIN 58345 standard);
• NoFrost system - forced circulation of the internal air flow, low humidity (the integrity of the marking on the labels);
• the inner surface of the shelves, walls is easily treated with antiseptic agents;
• a prerequisite for stationary devices is the room temperature + 10⁰С - + 35⁰С;
• the presence of built-in door locks.

What are

There are stationary types - storage, portable (mobile) models - transportation of drugs.

There are several types of refrigerators in the health care system:

1. Laboratory (CL) - preservation of reagents (carrying out reactions), samples.
2. Pharmaceutical (CP) - medicines, ointments, creams, vaccines, injections in pharmacies.
3. Blood bank refrigerators (HC) - storage of donated blood, blood products (plasma).
4. Safe-refrigerator - the content of narcotic, toxic substances.
5. Medical freezers, lari.
6. Portable compact containers, thermoboxes (maintain the desired temperature)

Stationary hospitals are equipped with additional uninterruptible power supplies, generators for uninterrupted power supply.

Laboratory - HL

They are used in laboratories of hospitals, scientific centers for storing reagents, preserving samples. The main characteristic is the maintenance of constant temperature values ​​(a fan that circulates the air), alarms, automatic operation control systems.

It is obligatory to have separate compartments, containers (blood products, vaccines) - protection against cross contamination.

Pharmaceutical (pharmacy) - HF

There should be several models in pharmacies (storage under different conditions):

1. Cold, cool place + 8⁰C - + 15⁰C.
2. Storability in the cold + 2⁰C - + 8⁰C.

Daily control, data recording is carried out in a special log for each refrigerator, readings of the sales area.

The presence of a glass door - quick search for the necessary products, tinted glass of the doors - protection of drugs from direct UV rays.

Additionally, you need protection against temperatures below 0 ,С, a system of locking the shutters, an alarm.

Blood Bank Refrigerators - HC

They are located in blood transfusion centers, hospitals. Blood tubes are contained in refrigerators, components are in freezers. Transportation - portable bag models.

Erythrocyte mass, fresh, preserved blood (plastic bags) are stored at temperatures from + 2⁰C to + 8⁰C. Components (leukocytes, erythrocytes), tissues (skin, bone), viruses, semen - freezers with a mode from -20⁰C to -40⁰C.

Safes

Used when storing poisonous, narcotic substances. Compliance with GOST requirements - protection class 4-B. Represents a metal cabinet:

• combination lock;
• steel doors (fireproof, anti-burglary principle);
• pull-off resistance - 5 t;
• weight - 210-230 kg;
• temperature measurement step - 0.5⁰С.

In nuclear medicine, lead-coated models (storage of radioactive materials) are used.

Explosion-proof types of refrigerators - saving explosive substances (flammable, chemical substances).

Registration certificates, certificates of conformity are required.

How to choose

The choice of the best model depends on the number of drugs, their storage conditions, sales (use) volume. Main parameters:

1. Dimensions.
2. Temperature range.
3. Capacity (total, usable volume).
4. Format - vertical (cabinets), horizontal (boxes, lari). There are models that are located under the working surface of the laboratory table (built-in).
5. The number of leaves is from 1 to 4 leaves.
6. Door material - metal, glass.
7. Availability of quality certificates, warranty service.

Modern technology of RFID temperature control - the use of LED indicators, computer programs to record the time, temperature of the drug entering the refrigerator.

New - models of refrigerators powered by solar energy (solar panels). The principle of operation is additional freezing of water (ice is used in cloudy weather, at night).

Rating of the best medical refrigerators for 2024

The review presents and highlights popular models of refrigerators designed for pharmacies, laboratories, for storing blood, poisonous and narcotic drugs (safes). We used information from the websites of companies that independently manufacture refrigerators, certified firms specializing in the sale and service of medical equipment.

Pharmaceutical

 

Polair SHHF-0.2

Russian manufacturer Polair. White cabinet, one chamber. Steel, one-piece filler body. Wall thickness - 43 mm.

Composed:

• total volume - 200 l;
• cooling system (refrigerant R134a);
• automatic defrosting (defrosting the evaporator);
• liquid crystal display;
• signaling;
• t range + 1⁰ - + 15⁰С;
• two modes of factory settings - cool (+ 8⁰ - + 15⁰С), cold (+ 2⁰ - + 8⁰С);
• illumination - LED lamps;
• door - self-closing system, there is a lock;
• sealing - magnetic inserts of elastic seals;
• three shelves, load per shelf - 40 kg.

Dimensions (mm): width - 630, height - 890, depth - 600. Weight - 56 kg. The warranty is 12 months.

• compact size;
• automatic defrosting;
• the presence of a heat pack;
• Control block;
• installation of cold, cool modes.

• not found.

POZIS XF-250-2

Manufacturer POZIS (Russia). White vertical cabinet, one chamber, metal door, lock.

Specifications:

• one compressor;
• sensor, microprocessor;
• automatic defrosting system;
• temperature + 2⁰ - + 15⁰С;
• signaling;
• turning off the fan;
• 2 containers, 5 shelves;
• control panel - display on the outside.

Dimensions (mm): height -1300, width - 600, depth - 610. Weight - 50 kg. Volume 250 l. 1 year warranty.

• temperature sensor;
• forced air circulation;
• automatic maintenance of parameters;
• the presence of plastic containers, shelves.

• not identified.

Pozis XF-400-3

Russian manufacturer. Vertical white wardrobe with a lockable glass door. The design is hinged.

Composed:

• electronic control type;
• total volume - 400 l;
• temperature range from + 2⁰ to + 15⁰С;
• one compressor;
• refrigerant R-600A;
• defrosting system - auto;
• there is a thermal card;
• accuracy of maintaining t 2⁰;
• signaling.

External parameters (mm): width - 600, height - 1950, depth - 610. Internal dimensions (mm): height - 1745, width - 528, depth - 435.

Weight - 86 kg. The warranty is 2 years.

• choice of glass color (darkened, transparent);
• energy saving coating;
• large volume;
• convenient control.

• price.

Pozis XF-140

Manufactured by Pozis (Russia). A small wardrobe with a door that can be locked with a key. Features:

• total volume - 140 l;
• temperature + 2⁰ - + 15⁰С;
• external display;
• dynamic type of cooling;
• automatic defrosting;
• one compressor;
• thermal card;
• signaling;
• 3 shelves, 2 containers.

Weight - 40 kg. Dimensions (mm): height - 910, width - 610, length - 600. Warranty - 2 years.

• compact size;
• auto defrost;
• the presence of shelves, containers.

• not identified.

Pozis XF-250-3

Manufacturer - Pozis firm (Russia). White cabinet with glass door, lock.

Specifications:

• dynamic cooling system;
• one compressor;
• refrigerant R22 \ 142a;
• automatic defrosting;
• total volume - 250 l;
• temperature + 2⁰ - + 15⁰С;
• lock;
• signaling;
• 2 containers, 5 shelves.

Dimensions (mm): height -1300, width - 600, length - 650. Weight - 59 kg. 1 year warranty.

• the presence of shelves, containers;
• glass door;
• choice of material (transparent, tinted glass);
• comfortable handle;
• cost.

• not identified.

Laboratory (CL)

Vestfrost Solutions AKG377

Manufacturer - Vestfrost company (Denmark).

Technical indicators:

• total volume - 381 liters, useful - 269 liters;
• temperature + 2⁰ - + 8⁰С;
• electronic control - display on the outside;
• 2 sensors;
• ACC compressor;
• refrigerant R600a;
• auto defrost;
• visual, audio signal;
• built-in lock;
• overhead lighting;
• shelves 6 pieces (pull-out, removable);
• 2 wheels.

Parameters (mm): height - 1850, width - 595, depth - 595. Weight - 82 kg.

• large volume;
• automatic control;
• the door can be outweighed to the other side;
• shelves are height adjustable, fully extendable;
• can be moved.

• high price.

POZIS ХЛ-340 with metal door

Manufactured by POZIS (Russia). Vertical cabinet with two chambers (doors) - freezing (metal), refrigerating (may be glass).

Features:

• t + 2⁰ - + 15⁰С, -25⁰ - -10⁰С;
• volume - 400 l (270/130);
• two compressors;
• thermal card;
• two doors with locks;
• 2 microprocessor controllers, sensors;
• forced circulation system;
• automatic temperature maintenance;
• alarm in case of temperature deviation from the set one, temperature display on the control panel display;
• turning off the fan when opening;
• complete set: 4 shelves, 2 plastic cups - cold. chamber, 3 freezer containers.

Parameters (mm): height 2080, width 600, depth 607. Weight - 98 kg. 1 year warranty.

• combined model;
• the ability to choose the color of the glass;
• adjustable shelf height;
• convenient control.

• not identified.

POZIS ХЛ-250 (metal doors)

Russian manufacturer - POZIS company. Format - base cabinet with 2 metal doors. Combined type - 2 chambers (refrigerator, freezer). Specifications:

• two stand-alone compressors;
• two electronic controllers EV3B22 - mode adjustment;
• door sealing - seals with a magnetic insert;
• polyurethane foam insulation for the body;
• ozone-safe refrigerant R600a (isobutane);
• shelves can be rearranged to different heights;
• there is a castle;
• roller bearings - moving.

Additional equipment: 2 keys, shelves, containers, 4 pcs. cold accumulators.

• 2 types of cameras;
• you can adjust the set, the height of the shelves;
• the ability to move on casters;
• ozone-friendly refrigerant.

• not identified.

For storage of blood (HC)

Philipp Kirsch BL-520

The manufacturer is Philipp Kirsch (Germany). Vertical white wardrobe with one metal door. Covering - galvanized steel, powder paint. Thermal insulation layer - 70 mm. Specifications:

• parameter control - microprocessor;
• ventilation system, frost protection;
• 2 types of alarms - sound, light (power outages);
• defrosting system (evaporation of water in the pan);
• additional functions - glass door, rollers, types of boxes (choice of material, configuration), RS485 interface (data recording on a computer), GSM module (information - SMS to personnel).

The total volume is 500 liters. Set - 5 containers, where you can place 30 bags (500 ml). Factory settings are + 4⁰.

• large chamber volume;
• automatic control;
• the ability to change the height of the shelves;
• additional functions can be ordered.

• no door lock.

HAIER HXC-1308B

Manufacturer - HAIER (China). Type - vertical wardrobe with 2 doors (double glazed windows, built-in lock), 12 special drawers. The total volume is 1308 liters. Capacity - 720 bags (450 ml each).

Specifications:

• range + 2⁰ - + 6⁰С;
• automatic defrosting mode;
• controller - microprocessor, temperature recorder;
• LED display (setting modes, checking alarm);
• alarm (sensor malfunction, power outages, uncovered camera, low battery);
• internal lighting;
• adjustable legs, swivel castors;
• USB connector.

External dimensions (mm): width - 1440, depth - 925, height - 1980. Internal (mm): 1320, 700, 1500. Weight - 335 kg.

• large volume;
• backup battery - 72 hours of operation;
• remote signaling;
• can be moved;
• self-closing mechanism for doors (triggering - angle less than 90⁰).

• high price.

POZIS XK-400-1

The manufacturer is POZIS (Russia). Format - white cabinet. Composed:

• metal door with a lock;
• microprocessor, sensor (adjustment);
• control on the top panel display;
• one compressor;
• refrigerant - isobutane R 600а (ozone-safe);
• signaling;
• forced circulation;
• antibacterial coating on the inside;
• 16 containers.

The total volume is 400 liters. Temperature - from + 2⁰ to + 6⁰C (maintaining accuracy - 2⁰).

Weight - 72 kg. Parameters (mm): height - 1950, width - 600, depth - 610.

1 year warranty.

• large volume;
• automatic maintenance of parameters;
• 16 containers;
• environmentally reading refrigerant model.

• not found.

Safe-fridge

Provides storage in different conditions, protection from free access of poisonous, narcotic, toxic, expensive substances. They comply with the requirements "On the procedure for storing narcotic, psychotropic substances" from the Government of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Health.

VEST-3-20-S

Manufactured by the Russian company VEST. Consists of a refrigerating chamber, a curbstone. Parameters (mm): height - 1200, width - 480, depth - 490. Weight - 200 kg.

The useful volume of the chamber is 20 liters. Temperature range + 1⁰ - + 18⁰С.Capacity 500 ampoules. Control - a special microcontroller on the front panel. Adjustment - accuracy 0.5⁰. Defrosting - NoFrost technology. Backlight - LEDs.

The third class of burglary resistance is a steel case. Steel layer thickness - 3 mm (internal), 5 mm (external). Refrigerating chamber material - stainless mirror steel.

The curbstone contains:

• aggregate compartment (compressor, condenser, protective and control unit);
• additional compartment (2 shelves, 1 drawer for documents).

The warranty is 5 years.

• high class of burglary resistance
• additional cabinet compartment;
• anchorage to the floor;
• door opening 180⁰ (external hinges);
• protection against mechanical, thermal influence - additional filling of the space between the walls.

• not identified.

VALBERG TS - 3/12 mod. ASK-30

Manufacturer VALBERG (Russia). Format - white cabinet, thermostat. Coating - powder enamel. Safe, working chamber equipped with separate doors.

On the door there is a key lock by Kaba Mauer (Germany). Set - 2 keys. Protection against drilling, knocking out the lock, crossbars.

Working chamber:

• separate stainless steel door;
• sound signaling when opening;
• LED lights;
• the presence of a shelf.

Useful volume - 8 liters. Temperature - from + 3⁰С to ambient temperature. Support accuracy - 0.3⁰.

Light, sound signaling - opening of the safe, disconnection of the mains power supply.

Dimensions of the inner chamber (mm): height - 142, width - 279, depth - 205. External parameters (mm): height - 410, width - 440, depth - 380. Weight - 74 kg.

Additional functions (on order) - signal converter of the Internet RS-485 interface, Wi-Fi module (monitoring, control of temperature values).

Warranty - 1 year. With annual paid service - 5 years warranty.

• additional fastening to the floor;
• separate door at the working chamber;
• the ability to connect to the Internet.

• paid service;
• cost.

VALBERG TS - 3 / 25-2

Russian manufacturer (VALBERG). Type - safe, thermostat. Steel body, reinforced concrete, powder coated white. Internal volume - 150 liters. Composed:

• two separate working chambers;
• four drawers;
• common steel door, three-way transom system;
• key lock Kaba Mauer.

There is a light, sound alarm, lighting.

The temperature gauge-regulator is located on the digital display of the front wall.

Weight - 700 kg. External dimensions (mm): height - 1500, width - 850, depth - 510.

Additional equipment - Wi-Fi module, electronic meter, EL-coded electronic lock, signal converter of Internet RS-485 interface.

• Burglary resistance class 3;
• the ability to attach to the floor;
• environmentally friendly model - no refrigerant;
• independent temperature control;
• control via the Internet.

• not identified.

Output

The selection of a suitable model must be carried out according to the main characteristics. Saving money, quality and duration of work - only if you have quality certificates, warranty service.