Delta Development Team Sets the Gold Standard for Prehospital Blood Storage in the Golden State of California

TUCSON, Ariz., July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Development Team's (DDT) flagship portable blood refrigerator, the APRU, has set the gold standard for prehospital blood storage, together with its advanced monitoring capability, BloodCOMM, in the Golden State of California. Prehospital blood is a crucial focus within our country, especially in California, where the LA County Prehospital Blood Transfusion Pilot Program, LA-DROP, recently launched, alongside established initiatives like those at Corona Fire Department and Ventura County Fire Department where life-saving benefits are already being realized. Although only an estimated 2% of EMS agencies nationwide currently carry blood, programs are rapidly emerging across the country—and California continues to lead the way, expanding this life-saving effort and transforming emergency medical care throughout the state.

Originally designed to address whole blood storage and transport challenges in military settings, the APRU has seamlessly transitioned into prehospital commercial use, establishing itself as the standard in emergency healthcare and becoming one of the most trusted and reliable portable blood storage refrigerators for today's blood programs. Adding to the APRU's credibility are its multiple regulatory achievements, including FDA listing, AABB (Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies) approval, and MET Safety certification, which demonstrates compliance with national product safety test standards.

"Our prehospital blood transfusion program officially launched on November 20, 2024. Our paramedics were the first in the State of California to be operational with blood products in the field," stated Fire Captain, Chris Douglas, of Corona Fire Department. "This achievement would not have been possible without the technology and performance of the APRU. The success of our program relies heavily on the ability to confidently transfuse blood that has been continuously maintained at the correct temperature and to return any unused product to our vendor with full assurance that it remains viable for use before expiration."… "Additionally, the BloodCOMM application enables our administrative personnel to confidently attest to the integrity of the cold chain for each unit of blood returned."

As California expands access to prehospital whole blood, Delta Development Team is proud to be at the forefront of this innovative movement and remains committed to supporting EMS agencies through exceptional customer service, comprehensive training, and reliable, easy-to-deploy solutions. The APRU, together with BloodCOMM, delivers complete cold chain visibility and accountability—from the point of collection to transfusion or safe rotation back to the trauma center. This ensures confidence in every unit used and returned, meeting the high demands of emergency medical operations and regulatory compliance. As more departments join this growing movement and launch their own blood programs, the APRU stands ready as a proven, field-tested solution that streamlines implementation and elevates the standard of emergency care.

"The growing success of these vital programs across the state highlights the remarkable life-saving capability of our blood management system. We're proud that the APRU and the tracking capability of BloodCOMM have established a new benchmark for safe and reliable blood storage and monitoring—greatly advancing prehospital blood use in California," said Montgomery Leija, CEO of Delta Development Team. "It is a true honor to contribute to such meaningful progress in emergency medical care."

About Delta Development Team (DDT)

Delta Development Team is a leader in advanced healthcare technology, specializing in the development of innovative solutions that improve patient care in emergency medical settings. From military-grade equipment to cutting-edge devices and highly intuitive software monitoring for prehospital and hospital environments, DDT's mission is to provide life-saving tools that make a real difference in the field of emergency healthcare.

For more information about Delta Development Team's products and innovations, visit deltadevteam.com or contact [email protected].

SOURCE Delta Development Team