Medi-Fridge IIx Portable Micro-Refrigator for Diabetic & Other Injectable Medicines, MF-MRIlx - 1 ea

by Medi-Fridge IIx Micro-Refrigerator

Product Features

• Stores Injectable Medicines
• Great for Travel

Product Description

Designed for refrigerating diabetic Byetta® (Exenatide), Humulin® and Humalog® insulin, Forteo®, and other injectable medicines while traveling or at work, outdoors or in your vehicle! Refrigerates up to 6 standard 10 mL insulin/injectable medicine vials OR 2 injectable pen for diabetes Includes both a UL certified 110-240V (house current) worldwide power cord and a 12V DC auto socket power cord for medicine refrigeration Ideal diabetic accessory for those with diabetes who are active and travel

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001AQ6IJA
• UPC: 793573543622
• Item model number: MF-MRIIx
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #75,366 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #61 in Health & Personal Care > Health Care > Diabetes > Storage & Travel Packs

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars First rate service from seller, item not as nice as older version, September 13, 2009

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A. Turnbull - See all my reviews
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This miniature refrigerator for diabetic supplies does not use a compressor but relies on an air-cooled solid state device that keeps the small chamber cool. The unit works very well keeping insulin at temperatures between 3 degrees and 12 degrees (celcius) depending on the number of vials in it and the ambient temperature in the room. My previous micro-refrigerator lasted roughly five years under constant use which I feel is exceptional for the price. There is a fan in the base of the unit that vents warm air and, over time, the fan can get quite noisy and there is no easy way to clean the fan. In order to cool properly, the unit must be placed in a location where air can move freely around it - for example, on top of a counter in the bathroom. Putting the unit in a bathroom or kitchen cabinet will raise the temperature in both the unit and the cabinet significantly.

This model does not seem to be as well constructed as the earlier model by this manufacturer. There is a foam strip on the top of the unit that is held on by a cheap piece of two-sided tape. In the two units I've received, the foam had already fallen out of the units before I unpacked them. I don't know if the foam is terribly functional but when it's in the unit, the temperature in the cooling chamber is slightly lower. On the other hand, condensation forms in the cooling chamber and needs to be wiped out exery few days (this will depend on humidity wherever you live). I've discared the foam from my units as I'm concerned about mold if the foam isn't removed and cleaned regularly.

The first unit of this model I received was slightly damaged and dented and the power supply was unusable. The damage appeared to happen at the factory as packaging was not marred in any way. The seller was absolutely wonderful and immediately sent me a new unit and a pre-paid return label for the faulty unit. I would highly recommend the seller. As for the unit, aside from the increase in noise over time, I have been very pleased with it. We'll see if the new model is as durable.

One caution - when this unit fails, it gets quite hot (hot enough to melt plastic) so it will destroy any insulin you have in it when it fails. Although the micro-fridge will hold two pens or six vials of insulin, I would suggest that you only keep your current pen or vial in the micro-fridge at one time. Keeping the rest of your supplies in a larger refrigerator means you always have a reserve if the power goes out (larger refrigerators stay cooler longer with no power) or the unit fails.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So far so good, September 6, 2008

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Shawn Barnett (Georgia USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Medi-Fridge IIx Portable Micro-Refrigator for Diabetic & Other Injectable Medicines, MF-MRIlx - 1 ea (Health and Beauty)

I just got this fridge and plugged it in last night. I loaded it up with six vials and it's working fine. I bought it because my insulin was freezing in my fridge. I assume there's something wrong with the fridge, as it's also freezing the eggs. Not good. I've thrown away about $100 worth of insulin since then (and only about $2 worth of eggs), and my BG has been too high for a month or two, probably thanks to the slightly frozen insulin. I've checked the vials a few times to see if they're freezing in the Medi-Fridge IIx, but they're not. Thank goodness.

The bottom plate inside is painted metal, which is the part that gets cold. The black foam insulation that you see at the top of the door had already fallen free from the double-sticky tape that was in there, so I pressed it back into place. I'll probably have to get some more tape to make it stay. It's a little bigger than it looks in the advertising picture, but it fits fine on my bathroom counter.

I was not expecting the fan to run as often as it does. It seems to be on more than it's off, even with the AC running in the house and the temp at 72 degrees F. I hope it doesn't turn out to be a nuisance. It's not too loud, but I can hear it running while I'm in the shower, which also isn't too quiet. Slept through the night without noticing it, though, so time will tell.

I'll be using the Medi-Fridge IIx on a trip to Europe soon, so if it doesn't go well, I'll post again. Meanwhile, the first 24 hours have been just fine. My wife says, "It's cute," and the kids agree. I don't know about cute, but I have hope that it'll save me continued trouble with frozen, ineffective insulin.

Also, I want to find a thermometer that I can put in there to gauge the overall temperature, perhaps one I can stick to the foam on top of the unit.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Medi fridge Micro Refrigerator, August 8, 2008

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M. Dittmer "Ditt" (Keokuk, IA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Medi-Fridge IIx Portable Micro-Refrigator for Diabetic & Other Injectable Medicines, MF-MRIlx - 1 ea (Health and Beauty)

I ordered this fridge in anticipation of a trip to visit family. The fridge was great in the car for the 700 mile trip and great in the hotel. At home it allows us to keep insulin in the bathroom close to all the other supplies i.e. syringes, test strips and testing meter. Saves time and steps.