LMIC Incubator
In LMICs there is a significant need to tackle the key challenge of infant mortality. With its reliable power supply and efficiency, all while being simple to maintain, the MediCradle Infant Incubator is tailor made for the LMIC environment in order to directly address this need.
Meeting the Urgent Need for Affordable, Reliable Infant Incubators
Every year, 15 million infants are born preterm, and nearly one million of them do not survive due to inadequate access to essential healthcare – particularly infant incubators. In the LMIC environment hospitals can lose multiple infants daily because traditional incubators are prohibitively expensive, difficult to maintain, and unsuitable for challenging environments; the LMIC environment is littered with non-working, Western incubators.
Unlike conventional incubators designed for high-tech, well-funded hospitals, the MediCradle Infant Incubator is engineered specifically for use in resource-limited settings. It is affordable, easy to maintain, and fully compliant with international IEC standards – making it the ultimate life-saving solution for newborns in need.
This Western incubator had been sitting unused for over a year.
Key Features and Advantages
1. Reliable Power Supply – Adapts to Any Situation
Power reliability is a major issue in many countries, but the MediCradle ensures uninterrupted operation:
- AC Power Compatibility – Works with 100-250V, 50-60 Hz, making it usable anywhere in the world. It automatically detects and adapts to the available power source.
- Smart Power Management – Protects against low-voltage fluctuations and “grey outs,” ensuring safe and continuous operation.
- Battery Backup – If AC power fails, the MediCradle seamlessly switches to a battery, and when AC power is restored, it automatically recharges the battery for future use.
- Includes an oxygen and a humidity sensor and a phototherapy light.
2. Maximum Efficiency – Conserves Heat, Extends Battery Life
Traditional incubators are not built for efficiency; the MediCradle is:
- Well Insulated – Thick, insulated walls and a double-walled door help retain heat, reducing energy consumption and prolonging battery life.
- Designed for sustainability – providing heat and clean air for as long as possible in emergency situations.
3. Simple Maintenance & Easy Repairs – Designed for Longevity
Conventional incubators require costly, specialised maintenance. The MediCradle changes that:
- Easy, low-cost repairs – All major components (heating units, computers, fans, electronics) are housed in a single module that costs under £300 and can be replaced with just a screwdriver.
- Built for durability and functionality – even in the most challenging environments.
4. Advanced Infection Control – Protecting Vulnerable Newborns
Premature infants are highly susceptible to infections, and the MediCradle provides unparalleled protection:
- Custom air filtration – Uses a .3-micron air filter to remove nearly all germs and pathogens, including TB.
- Reusable skin temperature sensors – Unlike costly disposable sensors, our reusable design makes it both cost-effective and sustainable.
5. Additional Features for Enhanced Usability
- Soft-close door hinges – Prevents accidental harm to the infant.
- 24-hour temperature history tracking – Monitors infant progress via LED display.
- Secure transport design – Equipped with carrying straps for easy handling and fastening to surfaces.
- Enhanced alarm system – Multiple visual and audible alerts for critical conditions.
MediCradle Package – £5,750*
- Incubator
- Pulse oximeter with neonate, child and adult probe
- Pinard stethoscope
- Neonate resuscitation kit
For every 5 incubators ordered, a place of our very effective online based City & Guilds assured biomedical engineering programme will be included with your order, worth £2,250. This includes a professional toolkit, textbooks and biomedical engineering clothing.
*excludes shipping, customs duties and taxes
Proven & Certified – Ready for Global Impact
The MediCradle meets all international IEC (60601-1, 60601-1-2) standards and has been rigorously tested. Additional items are available to create a truly lifesaving package for newborns:
- Diamedica LMIC, oxygen concentrator based CPAP machines
- Trolley / storage stand
- Delivery kits
- Foetal dopplers
- LED phototherapy lamp
- Electric or manual scales
"Numbers of maternal deaths have been brought right down in hospitals we support with MedAid" – Dr Nigel Pearson, Semiliki Trust
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