Systems and methods for freezing, storing, transporting and thawing biopharmacuetical material

A method for freezing, transporting or storing a biopharmaceutical material, the method comprising:

• attaching a container of biopharmaceutical material to a supporting structure for supporting the container;
• and
• locating the supporting structure on a support rail of a transportation cart, the support rail being configured to receive the supporting structure.

A method for transporting or storing a biopharmaceutical material, the method comprising moving a frame supporting a container holding biopharmaceutical materials from at least one of a cavity of a temperature control unit and a channel of a transportation cart onto a plurality of stationary support rails to support the frame.

A system for storing a biopharmaceutical material, said system comprising:

• a plurality of stationary support rails configured to support a frame for supporting a container of biopharmaceutical materials;
• and
• said plurality of support rails being dimensioned to have a substantially same height as at least one of a cart support rail of a transportation cart and a support member of a temperature control unit.

A system for transporting and storing a biopharmaceutical material, said system comprising:

• a platform, said platform comprising a grid for receiving a frame configured to support a container of biopharmaceutical material;
• and
• wherein said grid is configured to inhibit movement of the frame on said platform.

A method for transporting or storing a biopharmaceutical material, the method comprising:

• providing a cart having a grid for receiving at least one frame supporting a container of biopharmaceutical material;
• and
• engaging the at least one frame with the grid to support the at least one frame on the cart and to inhibit movement of the at least one frame relative to the cart.