Healthcare professionals must maintain proper temperature control because it represents an essential requirement for their work. The equipment you use must operate without fault around the clock, since it stores life-saving vaccines, blood products, compounded medications, and laboratory specimens. Follett has developed medical-grade refrigeration and ice-dispensing solutions for healthcare settings that demand consistent performance in demanding conditions.
Follett equipment meets the stringent requirements of clinical professionals, and hospitals, pharmacies, blood banks, long-term care facilities, and research labs throughout the United States trust its performance. MediDepot offers the complete range of medical refrigerators, freezers, and ice dispensers that Follett produces, so your facility can select the most suitable product for each specific need.
Who Uses Follett Medical Equipment?
Follett products serve healthcare and life science settings that need precise temperature control to maintain patient safety and comply with regulations. The professionals and facilities that depend on Follett equipment include:
- Hospital pharmacies and inpatient units requiring secure, temperature-monitored medication storage
- Blood banks and transfusion services that store whole blood, packed red cells, and plasma components
- Vaccine programs, including CDC and VFC-designated clinics that need CDC-compliant refrigerator and freezer performance
- Compounding pharmacies that process temperature-sensitive APIs and finished formulations
- Clinical and research laboratories that keep specimens, reagents, and biological samples in storage
- Long-term care and skilled nursing facilities that handle resident medications and nutritional supplements
- Outpatient clinics and physician offices that require dependable storage systems for point-of-care use
- Rehabilitation centers and patient care floors that provide ice access to patients for hydration and therapy during daily routines
- Hospital foodservice and dietary departments that need NSF-certified ice production to prepare patient meals
Follett provides equipment solutions that operate with precision and withstand the demands of continuous clinical use.
Why Follett? The Standard for Medical-Grade Reliability
Follett has built its reputation on a core belief: medical equipment must meet every performance requirement without exception. Here is what sets Follett apart from general commercial refrigeration and ice equipment:
- Medical-grade temperature performance: Follett refrigerators maintain exact cabinet temperatures within a range of one degree Celsius, conforming to CDC vaccine storage requirements and NSF/ANSI 456 standards
- NSF/ANSI 456 certification: The gold standard for vaccine storage refrigerators and freezers in the United States, ensuring equipment meets CDC-funded immunization program requirements
- Variable speed compressor technology: Infinity Series models use patented technology that delivers precise refrigeration output for optimal energy efficiency while maintaining stable temperature conditions
- Plenum air distribution: Multiple levels of forced air circulation ensure complete temperature distribution throughout the cabinet and prevent temperature extremes
- 7-inch capacitive touchscreen display: Available on certain models, allowing precise temperature management and GLP-compliant temperature record creation
- Complete regulatory documentation: USB-downloadable records include temperature history, door-open events, alarm records, and calibration data
- Dual alarm systems: Audible and visual warnings for high and low temperature conditions, door-open alerts, power failure situations, and low battery alerts
- Agion silver-based antimicrobial protection: Used in ice dispensing systems to create hygienic contact surfaces that reduce microbial contamination
- SensorSAFE touchless dispensing: Infrared technology prevents contact between containers and dispensers, an important infection control mechanism
Follett Product Lines: Available at MediDepot
Performance Plus Undercounter Medical Refrigerator: REF5P Series
- 4.5 cubic foot capacity refrigerator sized to fit underneath standard 36-inch kitchen counters
- Functions effectively in medication rooms, nursing stations, exam rooms, and pharmacy dispensing areas
- Features an external digital temperature display along with stainless steel interior and exterior components
- Uses a positive door latch with a locking handle to protect medication storage and control access
- Magnetic door gasket provides a dependable seal that prevents temperature changes from entering the cabinet
- Built-in alarm system provides audible and visual signals for temperature excursions and door-opening incidents
- Complies with all CDC and VFC requirements for storing vaccine-sensitive materials in controlled environments
Infinity Series Full-Size Variable Speed Refrigerator: REF20i Series
- Full-size upright model with more than 19.7 cubic feet of storage
- Variable speed compressor system delivers precise refrigeration control while using less energy
- Exclusive plenum air distribution circulates cold air across six levels for uniform temperatures throughout the cabinet
- Maintains a temperature range from -1°C to +1°C throughout the entire cabinet space
- 7-inch LCD capacitive touchscreen lets users switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit display
- Built-in event and data logging features allow information to be downloaded via USB for regulatory compliance documentation
- Available in glass and solid door styles, with left- and right-hinge options
- NSF/ANSI 456 certified, confirming compliance with U.S. vaccine storage requirements at the highest level of safety standards
- Audible and visual alarms indicate high or low temperature conditions, door openings, power failures, and low battery status
- Anti-freeze function stops the compressor from over-cooling stored product
- Available with a stainless steel finish for healthcare and pharmacy settings
Symphony Plus Ice and Water Dispensers: Countertop & Freestanding
- Produces Chewblet ice, a soft-textured ice that patients can safely and easily chew
- Produces up to 425 lbs of ice daily, depending on the specific model
- Available in two storage capacities, from a 12-lb compact countertop model to a 90-lb high-volume freestanding model to meet facility demand
- SensorSAFE infrared technology enables touchless dispensing, reducing contact between containers and dispensers to help limit the spread of germs
- Agion silver-based antimicrobial material protects all surfaces that come into contact with ice and water
- Automatic self-flushing technology removes contaminants from water pipes for cleaner, safer ice production
- Quiet Night sleep mode operates silently for environments that require quiet, such as patient rooms and nursing units
- Semi-automatic cleaning process reduces the time and labor needed for cleaning and sanitization
- Narrow countertop models require only 16 inches of counter space, suited to nursing station and bedside cart configurations
- Ideal for patient hydration, physical therapy, dietary service, and clinical staff use
Medical-Grade Vaccine Refrigerators and Freezers
- Developed to meet the specific requirements of both the CDC Immunization Program and the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program
- NSF/ANSI 456 certification guarantees that the equipment operates according to federal standards for vaccine storage
- Built to prevent freeze incidents that would destroy live attenuated vaccines
- Maintains a constant temperature across all shelf positions, essential for preserving vaccine potency
- Provides data logging capabilities and alarm systems that help meet VFC program documentation standards
- Available in undercounter and full-size upright configurations to accommodate different space requirements
Regulatory Compliance and Standards
Refrigeration equipment plays an essential role in healthcare because it protects patient safety throughout the storage process. Follett products are designed to help organizations meet federal, state, and accreditation compliance requirements, including:
- NSF/ANSI 456: The Vaccine Storage Equipment standard that CDC-funded vaccine programs and VFC-enrolled providers must follow
- CDC Immunization Program Guidelines: Define temperature monitoring, alarm response, and documentation standards for immunization storage
- Joint Commission (TJC) Environment of Care Standards: Establish requirements for monitoring medication storage temperatures and responding to alarms
- USP 797 and USP 800: Establish pharmaceutical compounding storage standards for controlled temperature environments
- AABB Standards: Establish blood bank and transfusion service refrigeration standards for blood product storage integrity
Follett equipment provides the documentation, alarm, and performance systems that pharmacy directors, infection preventionists, laboratory managers, and compliance officers need to demonstrate regulatory readiness during inspections and audits.
Ordering Follett at MediDepot
MediDepot's inventory includes a range of Follett medical refrigerators, freezers, and ice dispensing systems, so your facility can select the appropriate model based on space requirements, volume needs, and compliance standards. Our Follett lineup provides complete clinical solutions, from compact undercounter units for medication rooms to full-size upright refrigerators for pharmacy and blood bank facilities, and from nursing station countertop ice dispensers to high-capacity freestanding units for patient care areas.
MediDepot understands that healthcare facilities need dependable medical equipment for their operations. We've built an easy procurement process that matches the reliability of our equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the difference between the Performance Plus and Infinity Series refrigerators?
A: The Performance Plus REF5P Series is a 4.5 cubic foot undercounter model built for medication rooms and nursing stations, while the Infinity Series REF20i Series is a full-size upright model with more than 19.7 cubic feet of storage and a variable speed compressor for precise, energy-efficient temperature control.
Q: Are Follett refrigerators certified for vaccine storage?
A: Yes. Follett's medical-grade refrigerators and freezers, including the Infinity Series, are NSF/ANSI 456 certified and designed to meet CDC Immunization Program and Vaccines for Children (VFC) program requirements.
Q: How much ice can a Symphony Plus dispenser produce?
A: Symphony Plus dispensers produce up to 425 lbs of ice daily depending on the model, with storage capacities ranging from 12 lbs for compact countertop units to 90 lbs for high-volume freestanding units.
Q: What is Chewblet ice, and why is it used in healthcare settings?
A: Chewblet ice has a soft texture that is easy and safe for patients to chew, making it well suited to hydration and therapy use in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and nursing units.
Q: How does SensorSAFE technology support infection control?
A: SensorSAFE uses infrared technology to enable touchless ice and water dispensing, preventing contact between containers and the dispenser to help reduce the spread of germs.
Q: Can Follett equipment help with regulatory compliance documentation?
A: Yes. Follett equipment logs temperature history, door-open events, alarm records, and calibration data, which can be downloaded via USB to support NSF/ANSI 456, CDC, TJC, USP 797/800, and AABB compliance documentation.