Global Health Design Collaborative

This carrier has a top workstation which allows for vials to be kept cold during multi-dose administration without keeping the carrier open. The door opens from the side instead of the top and has a magnetic closure system to prevent the door from being left open. Later designs will implement auto-closing hinges. The two ice pack design minimizes the weight and keeps the carrier smaller for portability. Preliminary testing shows this still keeps vials to be within WHO standards (2-8°C). The carrier is insulated with a closed cell spray foam. The rack and silicone insert allow for the storage of around 25 vials—a number which came from discussions with healthcare workers in Uganda. The silicone insert allows for differing vial sizes to be safely stored and transported. The most asked for design change was the addition of a temperature probe which monitors the internal air temperature of the carrier. This carrier was well received during discussions with health care workers in Uganda, with specific appreciation for the size and addition of a temperature sensor.