Incublanket

Warmilu

The Incublanket is an incubator technology design to warm preterm infants and prevent hypothermia.

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Product description Brand name and product description

The Incublanket is an infant warming device which is wrapped snugly around the baby. It comes in three sizes to accommodate preterm, newborns, and growing babies. The blanket temperature is controlled by a warming pack, which a caregiver boils and puts inside the Incublanket. The warming pack (Instawarmer) lasts 5+ hours before it needs to be switched out for another warm one. The peak temperature of the Instawarmer is 104°F (40°C).

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Africa, India

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Africa: Relief for Africa or Maternova

Other Regions: Maternova or Warmilu (North America)

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

189.99 USD

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Embrace Infant Warmer, GlobalNeoNat Infant Incubator, mOm Incubator,

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Nurses and mothers

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

The Instawarmer and Incublanket are manufactured in Michigan, USA. All materials for the products are purchased from ISO certified manufacturers.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

The Instawarmer is patented.

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Users in Africa and India can order the Incublanket from a distribution partner – either Relief for Africa, Vital Health Africa, or Maternova. In North America users should order directly from Warmilu. Users in all other regions should check the Warmilu website or contact the company to find out whether there is a distributor in their location.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

As of 2017, Warmilu had plans to distribute 5,000 Incublankets in Kenya and an additional 2500 Incublankets elsewhere in East Africa.

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Accuracy of temperature control (deg C)

Accuracy of temperature display (deg C)

N/A

Alarm level

None

Alarm type

None

Use Duration (hours)

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

The Instawarmer heat pack is a composed of a phase changing material and a thermal buffer. It has an activation disk so the heat can be generated with a click of the disc. This pack is inserted into a zippered pouch of the Incublanket. The Incublanket is made of an insulated materials that wraps around the infant and fastens with a buckle. The Incublanket comes in different sizes to accommodate both preterm and and full term infants.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Technical support Technical support provided by

For technical support, users can contact either the local distributor or Warmilu.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Replacement Instawarmer packs are available separately.

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

The Instawarmer pack can be used 100 times for 5+ hours each time.

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

5-8 hours of temperature retention
No electricity required
Non toxic
Portable

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

The pack lasted for more than five hours in clinical trials. Nurses were able to integrate the Instawarmer heating into the workflow. The pack was also able to be warmed in an autoclave.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

The manufacturer, Warmilu, ran clinical trials with partner hospitals. The product was also FDA tested.

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

The Incublanket is made of non-toxic food grade materials.

The peak temperature of the Instawarmer is 104°F (40°C), this should be considered along with the ambient temperature to ensure the baby does not overheat. The warming can be turned off or on using the activation disk. The Incublanet is designed with some insulation to provided a regulated warmth to the infant to prevent hypothermia and also ensure the patient is not burned.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

The Incublanket is used with the Instawarmer. It supplements Kangaroo Mother Care.

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Thairu, L., et al. Innovative Newborn Health Technology for Resource-Limited Environments. Tropical Medicine & International Health, vol. 18, no. 1, 2012, pp. 117–128., doi:10.1111/tmi.12021.

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

The Incublanket has the following certifications:

An FDA Certificate of Exportability
A Kenyan MOH Pharmacy and Poisons Board Medical Device Registration
An FDA Certificate for the Instwarmer

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

Warmilu ran clinical trials on the Incublanket in Bangalore, India to test how long they could warm and infant and how simple it was for nurses to use. The Incublanket was also tested in Uganda for effectiveness in transport.

The product also went through FDA testing.

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Product description Brand name and product description

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Africa, India

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Africa: Relief for Africa or Maternova

Other Regions: Maternova or Warmilu (North America)

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

189.99 USD

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Embrace Infant Warmer, GlobalNeoNat Infant Incubator, mOm Incubator,

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Nurses and mothers

Manufacturing & delivery

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

The Instawarmer and Incublanket are manufactured in Michigan, USA. All materials for the products are purchased from ISO certified manufacturers.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

The Instawarmer is patented.

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

As of 2017, Warmilu had plans to distribute 5,000 Incublankets in Kenya and an additional 2500 Incublankets elsewhere in East Africa.

Performance & use

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Accuracy of temperature control (deg C)

Accuracy of temperature display (deg C)

N/A

Alarm level

None

Alarm type

None

Use Duration (hours)

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Technical support Technical support provided by

For technical support, users can contact either the local distributor or Warmilu.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Replacement Instawarmer packs are available separately.

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

The Instawarmer pack can be used 100 times for 5+ hours each time.

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

5-8 hours of temperature retention
No electricity required
Non toxic
Portable

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

The pack lasted for more than five hours in clinical trials. Nurses were able to integrate the Instawarmer heating into the workflow. The pack was also able to be warmed in an autoclave.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

The manufacturer, Warmilu, ran clinical trials with partner hospitals. The product was also FDA tested.

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

The Incublanket is made of non-toxic food grade materials.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

The Incublanket is used with the Instawarmer. It supplements Kangaroo Mother Care.

Research & standards

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Thairu, L., et al. Innovative Newborn Health Technology for Resource-Limited Environments. Tropical Medicine & International Health, vol. 18, no. 1, 2012, pp. 117–128., doi:10.1111/tmi.12021.

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

The Incublanket has the following certifications:

An FDA Certificate of Exportability
A Kenyan MOH Pharmacy and Poisons Board Medical Device Registration
An FDA Certificate for the Instwarmer

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

The product also went through FDA testing.

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