The QinFlow Warrior EXTREME Blood & Fluid Warmer Set is a military-grade, battery-powered warming system that warms cold blood and IV fluids to 38°C ± 2°C at delivery rates up to 180 mL/min — certified to MIL-STD-461G for electromagnetic compatibility and IP56 for environmental protection. Designed for pre-hospital, CASEVAC, forward surgical, and hospital trauma use, it prevents transfusion-associated hypothermia during damage control resuscitation in the most demanding operational environments.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | QinFlow Ltd. (Israel) |
| Model | QIF-01-12 (Warrior EXTREME) |
| SKU | 7491F6C4D356 (MED-TAC listing) |
| Weight (packaged) | 4.0 lb |
| Temperature Set Point | 38°C ± 2°C (100.4°F ± 3.6°F) |
| Max Delivery Rate | Up to 180 mL/min (cold-stored blood at 4°C input) |
| Warming Capacity (single battery) | Up to 3 liters at 160–180 mL/min (4°C input) |
| Warm-up Time | Seconds — temperature reaches set point from first drop |
| Battery | 22 VDC; up to 6 units whole blood per Extra Power battery charge |
| AC Operation | Yes — operates on AC power in addition to battery |
| Military Certifications | MIL-STD-461G (EMI/EMC); IP56 (water and particle ingress) |
| Operating Temperature | -5°C to 40°C (23°F to 104°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -30°C to 70°C (-22°F to 158°F) |
| Altitude | Up to 4,572 m (15,000 ft) operational |
| Base Unit Service Life | 5 years |
| Compact Disposable Unit Shelf Life | 3 years |
| Non-pyrogenic fluid path | Yes — CDU free of pyrogenic substances |
| Validated for LifeFlow PLUS | Yes — handles rapid bolus flows |
Product Overview
Transfusion-associated hypothermia is a preventable killer. Refrigerated blood products and room-temperature crystalloids delivered rapidly to a trauma casualty produce a cumulative cooling effect that drives the lethal triad of hypothermia, acidosis, and coagulopathy. In hemorrhagic shock, where the patient's core temperature is already falling due to hypovolemia and environmental exposure, delivering liters of cold fluid accelerates coagulopathy — causing the very bleeding the resuscitation is trying to stop. Blood and fluid warming is not a comfort measure; it is a hemostatic intervention.
The QinFlow Warrior EXTREME is the military-specific variant of QinFlow's Warrior blood and fluid warmer platform — distinguished from the standard Warrior by MIL-STD-461G electromagnetic compatibility certification and IP56 environmental protection rating. MIL-STD-461G compliance means the device can operate in electromagnetic environments present in military aircraft, vehicles, and command centers without causing interference or being disrupted by military-grade emissions. IP56 certification means the device is dust-tight and protected against powerful water jets — survivable in rain, vehicle wash-down, or maritime spray conditions.
The system measures blood or fluid temperature hundreds of times per second and automatically adjusts heating element output to maintain the 38°C ± 2°C output temperature — even as flow rates fluctuate between KVO (keep vein open) and maximum 180 mL/min. This dynamic temperature control is critical for compatibility with hand pump infusion devices like the NAR LifeFlow PLUS, which generate intermittent bolus flows that challenge warming systems designed for steady-state flow rates. QinFlow specifically validates the Warrior EXTREME against LifeFlow-type flow patterns.
The Extra Power battery extends capacity to warm up to 6 units of cold-stored whole blood per charge — compared to 2–4 units for competitive options. The ability to warm more blood per battery charge directly extends operational endurance: a single battery provides resuscitation capacity for multiple casualties or for a single massively transfused patient. The dual AC/battery operation enables seamless transition from field battery use to facility AC power at a forward surgical team or Role 2/3 medical treatment facility, eliminating the need to swap to a different warming system at each echelon of care.
Warrior EXTREME vs. Competitive Warmers
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Max delivery rate (4°C input) | Warrior EXTREME: 200 mL/min | Quantum (NAR): 100 mL/min |
| Battery capacity | Warrior EXTREME: 3.5 L (200 mL/min) | Quantum: ~1 L |
| AC operation | Warrior EXTREME: Yes | Quantum: No |
| MIL-STD certification | Warrior EXTREME: MIL-STD-461G | Quantum: N/A |
| IP rating | Warrior EXTREME: IP56 | Quantum: N/A published |
| LifeFlow compatibility | Both validated for bolus flow |
See also: LifeFlow PLUS Fluid Infuser
See also: QUANTUM Battery (NAR)
See also: IV/IO & Blood Transfusion Collection
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