MVE liquid Nitrogen tanks – FDA-Approved deep cold storage for medical biology (Part 2)

New Products & Technologies August 18, 2025
MVE liquid Nitrogen tanks – FDA-Approved deep cold storage for medical biology (Part 2)

MVE Biological Solutions’ liquid nitrogen tanks are the optimal solution for storing biological samples, from stem cells to IVF embryos, ensuring absolute safety with FDA certification. With the ability to transport samples at deep cold temperatures, MVE provides the best protection for medical research and applications.

 

MVE liquid nitrogen tank for ultra-low temperature cell storage
MVE liquid nitrogen tank for ultra-low temperature cell storage

Outstanding product lines and advantages of MVE liquid nitrogen tanks (continued)

MVE Biological Solutions offers a wide range of products, from large-capacity freezers to portable liquid nitrogen tanks, to meet all storage and sample transportation needs. Below are some of the key product lines with practical applications and notable advantages.

MVE vapor shipper series – Safe, efficient deep cold sample transport

Transporting biological samples at deep cold temperatures is a challenge: How do you maintain a temperature of <-150°C for several days while ensuring safe transport (avoiding dangerous liquid nitrogen spills) and compliance with aviation regulations? The MVE Vapor Shipper Series was created to address these issues comprehensively. This product line is specifically designed for sample transport (shippers), optimized for safe domestic and international shipment of samples.

MVE’s Vapor Shippers are made from ultra-light yet durable aluminum, featuring an interior lined with a special hydrophobic material that rapidly absorbs liquid nitrogen and securely holds LN2 inside. This creates a “dry” nitrogen vapor environment at around -150°C or colder, preserving samples during transport without the risk of liquid nitrogen spilling out. This is the key reason why MVE Vapor Shippers are classified as “Non-hazardous” according to IATA regulations on hazardous goods, meaning they are not classified as dangerous cargo for air transport. This simplifies procedures and reduces transport costs while keeping samples safely at deep cold temperatures until they reach their destination.

Another major advantage of the MVE Vapor Shipper is its extremely fast preparation time. MVE developed QWick™ Charge technology – a special material for absorbing LN2 – that allows the tank to be fully charged in under 2 hours. Normally, pre-cooling a liquid nitrogen transport tank could take half a day, but with the Vapor Shipper, the tank reaches the required temperature and is ready for sample shipping in approximately 2 hours (note that the first time use requires 24 hours of cooling to fully activate the LN2 absorption capability of the QWick™ material). This means that the packing and shipping process can be completed on the same day, much faster than before. For urgent samples or tight schedules, this is a crucial advantage.

The MVE Vapor Shipper Series comes in various sizes and models to meet diverse transport needs: from small models (SC 2/1V, SC 4/2V…) to medium-sized models (XC 30/12V, CryoShipper, etc.), even models specifically designed for transporting blood bags (CT-50, CT-250) with fixed supports to keep the blood bags secure during transport. Regardless of size, all Vapor Shippers share common criteria: they are lightweight, safe, and provide long-lasting cold storage (hold times can be up to several days, for example, approximately 10 days for the small CT-50 model and over 20 days for the larger models). The tanks also offer optional protective outer containers and can be fitted with temperature data loggers if needed.

Practical applications: The MVE Vapor Shipper is an indispensable solution for shipping valuable biological samples between facilities, such as transporting embryos or sperm between IVF centers, sending cell, tissue, and serum samples to distant laboratories, and transporting stem cell products or gene therapy drugs from manufacturers to hospitals. With Vapor Shipper, both professional couriers and labs can trust that samples will arrive safely in deep cold conditions, without the hassles of aviation procedures, and with minimized risks compared to using standard nitrogen tanks. This enables smoother international collaboration in research and healthcare – for example, medical specimens or drugs can be safely transported from Vietnam to other countries and vice versa. As a result, many large hospitals and pharmaceutical companies have equipped themselves with MVE Vapor Shippers to manage cold sample logistics more efficiently.

 

>> Read Part 1 here

MVE Doble Series – Flexible “2-in-1” transport and storage solution

In some cases, such as in cell & gene therapy, the need extends beyond deep cold sample transport to long-term storage at the destination. For example, a therapeutic cell sample is sent to a hospital but may not be used until a few days later. A standard transport tank would need to transfer the sample to a different storage tank or send it back to the manufacturer. The MVE Doble Series was developed as an innovative 2-in-1 solution, serving as both a safe nitrogen vapor transport tank and a long-term liquid nitrogen storage tank upon arrival. This is the world’s first tank to combine these functions, significantly simplifying the process of preserving valuable samples.

Like the Vapor Shipper, the MVE Doble utilizes QWick™ technology with a special LN2 absorption material, enabling the tank to be fully charged in under 2 hours and used in nitrogen vapor transport mode for up to ~21 days, while keeping the samples safe. This means that Doble can act as a dry shipper, similar to the Vapor Shipper, during transport (samples are stored in nitrogen vapor with no spill risk). Once the sample and tank arrive at the destination, users add more liquid nitrogen, and it immediately converts into a liquid nitrogen storage tank for long-term use. With this capability, there’s no need to transfer the sample to another tank upon arrival, eliminating risks during the transfer process and avoiding the need to send the tank back (saving time and returning shipping costs). The sample can be stored in the Doble tank at the receiving facility for as long as needed, just like a standard nitrogen freezer. This truly is a “ship-and-use” solution, making it incredibly convenient for complex cold supply chains.

The MVE Doble Series features a compact design with moderate capacity (popular models like Doble 11, Doble 20 can store several hundred sample vials or hundreds of embryo straws), making them suitable for hand transport and small storage facilities. The Double tanks maintain low nitrogen consumption and are built as durably as all MVE products. Like the Vapor Shipper, the Doble Series also carries the “non-hazardous” IATA certification, making it air transport-ready. It can be said that the MVE Doble has bridged the gap between transport and storage: instead of two separate devices, now only one Doble tank is needed for the entire journey.

Practical applications: The MVE Doble Series is particularly useful for transporting cell therapy and gene therapy samples (e.g., CAR-T, stem cell therapies) from manufacturers to hospitals, where the Doble tank continues to serve as storage in the pharmacy department or tissue bank until it’s ready to be administered to the patient. Additionally, research centers or national tissue banks can use the Doble to send valuable samples to local branches, where they then becomes temporary storage for research purposes. Hospitals and labs receiving the samples also reduce their burden: they don’t need a specialized freezer, just the Doble tank, add LN2, and they instantly have a certified storage place. This “2-in-1” function helps save costs (reducing the number of devices and shipping) and increases safety (minimizing sample handling). Once again, the Doble Series demonstrates MVE’s creative spirit in helping customers preserve valuable samples flexibly and conveniently.

Conclusion: The optimal choice for deep cold storage in Vietnam

With MVE Biological Solutions, users receive not only a reliable freezing device but also a commitment to quality and safety. From product lines such as HEco, CryoSystem, Stock Series, Vapor Shipper, Doble, and more, MVE has meticulously designed each solution to address specific needs in the healthcare and life sciences sectors. All solutions share one common goal: to provide the best protection for your valuable biological samples.

Notably, the value of FDA certification has elevated MVE liquid nitrogen tanks, making them the leading choice in the global market. Hospitals, labs, IVF centers, and tissue banks in Vietnam that invest in MVE equipment can rest assured of its reliability, as it meets the strictest standards of both the U.S. FDA and international regulations. Biogroup Vietnam is proud to be the official distributor of MVE Biological Solutions in Vietnam, bringing these FDA-standard deep cold storage solutions closer to the scientific and medical community in the country.

 

Reasons to choose MVE biological solutions liquid nitrogen tanks

  • FDA-verified quality: MVE is the only manufacturer to hold FDA registration for cryogenic storage devices, strictly adhering to medical device manufacturing standards. This ensures the highest biological safety and operational quality for users.
  • Diverse products for every need: From large LN2 freezers (HEco Series, High Efficiency Series) to medium-sized portable LN2 tanks (CryoSystem, SC/XC Series) and specialized transport tanks (Vapor Shipper, Doble, etc.), MVE provides comprehensive solutions for hospitals, labs, IVF centers, and international transport.
  • Superior performance, long cold retention: MVE tanks maintain stable temperatures from -150°C to -190°C across the entire storage space, with long hold times and more efficient nitrogen use than other brands. Your samples are always stored in the optimal environment.
  • Smart, safe design:: Features like dry vapor storage to prevent cross-contamination, TEC 3000 auto controllers, temperature and nitrogen level alerts, backup batteries, and safety locks reduce risks and operating efforts. MVE focuses on user experience, making sample storage easier and more convenient.
  • Reliable support and warranty: MVE products come with a warranty of up to 5 years on vacuum components and 2 years on parts. Biogroup Vietnam, in collaboration with MVE, provides prompt after-sales service and technical support, ensuring long-term customer satisfaction.

 

Invitation for collaboration

If your organization is seeking a safe and efficient solution for deep cold storage or is interested in becoming a distributor of MVE equipment in Vietnam, contact Biogroup Vietnam for detailed consultation. With a team of experienced specialists and support from MVE Biological Solutions, we are ready to help you set up internationally certified cryogenic storage systems. Contact Biogroup Vietnam today to enhance your biological sample storage and preservation capabilities, contributing to the advancement of healthcare and life sciences in Vietnam. We look forward to collaborating and sharing sustainable values with you!

 

 Contact Biogroup Vietnam’s consultants:

Learn more about MVE Biological Solutions’ cell preservation products