The MaxPlus MTP 3.0 Cooler – A step towards a sustainable future 

MaxQ introduced MaxPlus MTP 3.0 recently. The complete re-design of the system includes the use of Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) as the shell of the cooler. MaxQ’s vision is to become 100% sustainable and the adoption of EPP aligns perfectly with our commitment to sustainability. While visually similar to the widely known Expanded Polystyrene (EPS), often […]

Innovative Ways to Use MaxPlus Thermal Control Transport Systems

In our recent MaxQ Insights post, Using MaxPlus MTP Cooler® to Standardize Processes Across Blood Banks, we had an opportunity to learn about creating efficiencies and streamlining operations from the blood bank leadership of a multi-hospital network.  In the post, we focused on how they use the MaxPlus MTP Cooler for massive transfusion protocol requests. […]

Using MaxPlus MTP Cooler® to Standardize Processes Across Blood Banks

Learn how a network of 10 Upper Midwest hospitals came together in 2019, it became clear pretty quickly to the organization’s Manager for Transfusion Services there was a lack of consistent processes across the blood banks. That’s why streamlining how blood products were moved around the hospital and transported to other sites was a priority from the outset. Standardizing packout processes was essential to making that happen – and the place to start was with the coolers.

MaxPlus Blood Coolers for Transfusion Services Receive ‘AABB Standards-Compliant Product’ Seal

What is AABB’s Standards-Compliant Product Program? AABB’s Standards Compliant Products Program was launched in late 2019 to support vendors and manufacturers who provide equipment and supplies for transfusion services or blood collection. Upon applying, the specific product is reviewed thoroughly by AABB’s Accreditation Department members before being approved as an “AABB Standards-Compliant Product”. Why is […]

More Efficient Mass Transfusion Protocol Deliveries

Multi-Product MTP Cooler helps improve response time and decrease blood product waste MaxPlus Massive Transfusion Protocol Coolers are designed to accommodate all MTP needs. They store 1-6 units of red blood cells, 1-6 units of thawed plasma (warm or chilled) and 1-2 platelet units at optimal temperatures for up to 12 hours. Introducing the new […]

86% Reduction in pRBC Loss From Implementing MaxPlus MTP Coolers

Blood banks have to tackle several operational risks, especially during trauma situations. Study results show that the MaxPlus MTP Cooler can significantly improve transfusion service efficiency, while reducing total costs.