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

A system for freezing, storing, transporting or thawing a biopharmaceutical material, said system comprising:

• a frame configured to support a container of biopharmaceutical material;
• a temperature control unit having a slot configured to receive said frame supporting said container;
• arid
• a movable cart having a channel therein, said channel configured to receive said frame supporting said container.

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

• providing a supporting structure configured to support a container of biopharmaceutical material;
• providing a connecting structure configured to releasably connect the container of biopharmaceutical material to the supporting structure;
• sealing the container to preserve biopharmaceutical material held therein;
• and
• locating the supporting structure on a support rail of a transportation cart such that the support rail supports the supporting structure.

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

• a supporting structure configured to support a container of biopharmaceutical material;
• a connecting structure releasably connecting said container of biopharmaceutical material to said supporting structure;
• said container being sealed to preserve biopharmaceutical material held therein;
• a channel configured to receive said supporting structure and said container or biopharmaceutical material;
• and
• at least one channel support configured to support said supporting structure and said container in said channel.