Insights

If you are curious about next steps, please explore this FAQ of planning and purchasing insights. For any additional questions, or to start a dialog, please contact us.

Purchasing

What is implied by the CE mark?

This certifies that the vaccine carrier and charger comply with all applicable European Union safety and environmental regulations.

What is implied by PQS prequalification?

The WHO Performance, Quality and Safety (PQS) process prequalifies products and devices so that member states and UN purchasing agencies are assured of their suitability for use in immunization programs.

What is the size and cost of a fully deployed Indigo system?

Each scenario requires evaluation to optimize charger locations and estimate deployment costs. This requires a multitude of inputs, including the following:

  • Information about the current vaccine storage system at regional, district, and health facility levels
  • Size and location of the population to be served
  • Travel distances, times, and cost inputs
  • Locations of potential charging stations

Contact us for information and assistance.

Who can purchase the Indigo system?

We encourage any country or organization engaged in extending the reach of immunization programs to contact us.

Planning

What is required for maintenance of an Indigo system?

The Indigo system is engineered to ensure that minimal maintenance is required. A secondary battery for powering the display unit on the cooler lid is provided with each vaccine carrier to support long-term functionality. Please refer to the Support page to find best practices for operating and maintaining the Indigo system.

How many vaccine doses does an Indigo vaccine carrier hold?

Doses per vaccine carrier will vary by dose size, vial size, and vial geometry. Our field testing to date has shown that one vaccine carrier typically holds approximately 250 doses of assorted vaccines.

How might the Indigo system work with current ice-based systems?

The Indigo system is designed to extend the reach of conventional vaccine delivery systems – not to replace them entirely. It is recommended that you retain ice-based vaccine delivery systems wherever they have been found to work effectively.

Where should vaccine carriers be stored when not in use?

To maximize the utility of the system, it is best that carriers are housed at the same facility as at least one Indigo Charger. This allows charging to occur efficiently between uses. Please refer to the Support page for the AC and generator specifications necessary to support a charger.

What is the ideal ratio of vaccine carriers to chargers to optimize vaccination capacity and costs?

This calculation varies with geography, fuel cost, and staff costs. We have found that the ratio can be as low as 4:1 and as high as 20:1. Please contact us to discuss your scenario.

What are the operational costs of the Indigo system?

Deploying the Indigo system requires training, maintenance, transport (vehicles and fuel), power for chargers (electricity or generators and fuel), and staff (technicians and health care workers). These costs vary highly by region and scenario. Please contact us to discuss your needs.

Additional Resources

Indigo: Last Mile Cold Chain
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