How many units of blood can the QUANTUM battery warm on a single charge?
The QUANTUM Controller Battery (35-0010) can warm approximately two units (900 mL ± 100 mL) of 39°F refrigerated whole blood to the target output temperature of 100.4°F (38°C ± 2°C) per full charge. For IV fluid applications at room temperature (68°F / 20°C), the battery can warm approximately 1,700 mL per charge. Actual capacity varies with ambient temperature and input fluid temperature — colder environments or colder input fluids will reduce per-charge capacity.
Can the QUANTUM battery be swapped in the field?
Yes. The QUANTUM system is designed with battery swapability in mind for extended operations. The battery connects via a simple cable to the controller, allowing a depleted battery to be replaced with a fully charged spare in seconds. Units conducting multiple transfusion missions should carry at least one spare battery and rotate batteries through the QUANTUM Charger (35-0001) at the earliest opportunity.
What charger is required for the QUANTUM battery?
The QUANTUM Controller Battery requires the dedicated QUANTUM Charger (NAR item 35-0001). This proprietary charger is engineered specifically for the 44V lithium battery's charging chemistry and profile. Using an incompatible third-party charger could damage the battery, degrade its capacity, or create a safety hazard. Always charge with the supplied or replacement NAR QUANTUM Charger.
How long does the QUANTUM battery last before needing replacement?
Like all lithium batteries, the QUANTUM battery's capacity will degrade over time with repeated charge cycles and depending on storage conditions. North American Rescue recommends following the manufacturer's battery maintenance and replacement schedule. Signs that a battery needs replacement include reduced warmup performance, inability to reach target temperature, or significantly reduced per-charge capacity. Units should assess battery condition regularly and replace aging batteries proactively before mission-critical deployments.
Is the QUANTUM battery sold separately?
Yes. The QUANTUM Controller Battery is available as a standalone replacement part under SKU 35-0010 at MED-TAC International. Organizations fielding the QUANTUM Blood & Fluid Warming System should maintain at least one spare battery per deployed system to ensure continuous operational capability across multiple transfusion events.
Is the QUANTUM Controller Battery CoTCCC-recommended as a standalone item?
CoTCCC recommendations cover clinical interventions (e.g., tourniquets, hemostatic dressings). The QUANTUM Blood & Fluid Warming System is an advanced resuscitation capability aligned with TCCC sustained field care guidelines for hypothermia prevention and warm blood administration, but the battery itself is a system component, not individually evaluated by CoTCCC. Consult your unit medical authority on QUANTUM fielding doctrine.
Can I use the QUANTUM Controller Battery to charge other devices in the field?
No. The QUANTUM 44V lithium battery is a closed system designed exclusively to power the QUANTUM Blood & Fluid Warming System (35-0010). It has no USB or accessory output port and should not be used to attempt to power other equipment. Attempting to do so could damage both the battery and the connected device.
What is the NSN for the QUANTUM Controller Battery?
The QUANTUM Blood & Fluid Warming System (full kit) carries NSN 6530-01-633-5544. For the standalone battery (35-0010), consult your unit's contracting office or reference the NSN catalog through NSN.8ung.at or your agency's procurement system. MED-TAC International can assist government buyers with NSN-based procurement — contact us directly for the current NSN listing for the replacement battery.
How should the QUANTUM battery be stored between operations?
Store the QUANTUM battery in a cool, dry location (15–25°C / 59–77°F). Avoid prolonged storage at full charge or full discharge. North American Rescue recommends following the manufacturer's storage protocol in the system IFU; lithium cells stored at approximately 50% charge tend to have better long-term capacity retention. Avoid exposing the battery to temperatures above 60°C or below -20°C during storage.
How long does the QUANTUM battery take to recharge on the QUANTUM Charger?
Charge time varies by depth of discharge and ambient temperature. A fully depleted QUANTUM Controller Battery typically recharges on the QUANTUM Charger (35-0001) within approximately 2–3 hours under normal conditions. The charger manages the charge profile automatically — remove the battery when the charge indicator confirms completion. Do not leave batteries on the charger for extended periods beyond the completed-charge state.
