QUANTUM Controller Battery

North American Rescue — QUANTUM System Component

The 44V lithium rechargeable power cell for the QUANTUM Blood & Fluid Warming System (item 35-0010). At 16 oz, it is the energy core that warms two units of refrigerated whole blood or 1,700 mL of IV fluid per charge — available as a standalone replacement.

Endurance in the field comes down to charge. A QUANTUM running multiple transfusions over a prolonged hold needs more energy than a single battery carries — the answer is a rotation, with a charged cell ready to swap in.

What extends a QUANTUM's run time across multiple casualties?

This 44V lithium cell drives the QUANTUM's heating elements and controller electronics. Per full charge it warms two units of 39°F refrigerated whole blood (about 900 mL) or roughly 1,700 mL of 68°F IV fluid to the system's 100.4°F target; actual capacity varies with ambient and input temperature, as colder inputs draw more energy. Stocked as a standalone replacement (35-0010), it lets a unit maintain a spare for battery rotation — recharged through the QUANTUM Charger (35-0001) between operations.

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When to Deploy the QUANTUM Controller Battery

• Battery rotation during multi-casualty WB operations: Swap a depleted cell for a pre-charged spare so the QUANTUM stays operational across back-to-back transfusions without pause.
• Pre-mission staging for prolonged field care: Stage two or more charged batteries when a CASEVAC window is delayed — the 16 oz cell is mission-critical power for resuscitative TCCC.
• Depot-level fleet management: Units maintaining a QUANTUM fleet rotate and cycle batteries on the QUANTUM Charger (35-0001) between operations to preserve capacity over service life.
• Remote/expeditionary settings: When shore power is unavailable for extended periods, stock charged spare batteries to sustain warming capability through the mission window.
• Training rotations: Dedicate one battery to training use and maintain separate mission-ready cells to prevent training cycles from degrading mission batteries.

How the QUANTUM Battery Compares

NAR 35-0010 vs. competitor portable blood warmer batteries: At 16 oz, the QUANTUM battery is the lightest in its class for a system rated at 2 units of 39°F WB per charge. Competing portable warmers carry heavier power systems or require more components to achieve comparable output temperature.

Single-battery vs. dual-battery warmer architectures: Some blood warmers use two smaller cells in parallel; the QUANTUM uses a single 44V cell — fewer connections, faster swap, lower complexity in dim-light/gloved-hand conditions.

Battery-swappable vs. non-swappable systems: Not all portable warmers support in-field battery rotation. The QUANTUM's design explicitly enables rotation, allowing extended operational windows across multiple casualties. See the full QUANTUM Blood Warming System collection.

Proprietary vs. commercial cell: The 44V lithium cell is proprietary to the QUANTUM system. This ensures the correct charge profile and thermal management, but means only the QUANTUM Charger (35-0001) should be used — not a universal charger.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the QUANTUM Controller Battery CoTCCC-recommended as a standalone item?

A: 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.

Q: Can I use the QUANTUM Controller Battery to charge other devices in the field?

A: 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.

Q: What is the NSN for the QUANTUM Controller Battery?

A: 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.

Q: How should the QUANTUM battery be stored between operations?

A: 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.

Q: How long does the QUANTUM battery take to recharge on the QUANTUM Charger?

A: 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.