Schematic diagram of the universal blood storage device

What is included in a blood collection system?

Individual assemblies for the collection of whole blood, complete with any associated filters, ports, transfer tubes and associated transfer packs, tube and needle for collecting blood, needle-stick protection device and pre-donation sampling device. This includes, where appropriate, solutions used within the collection systems.

What size tube should be used for a blood collection system?

J 200 mm 50 mm * Donor line may be top or bottom entry to primary collection pack. ** Wide bore tube – A tube of larger internal diameter than standard tubing within the Blood collection system assembly may be fitted depending on the availability of a suitable sterile tube welding device to join dissimilar tubes.

What are the requirements for a blood collection system?

Blood collection systems MUST be compliant with the normative reference ISO 3826-1. 8.2. Outlet ports MUST have a sleeve length of no less than 29 mm. 2 Sterile connection devices currently available from (but may in future not be limited to) Genesis, FreseniusKabi, Haemonetics, Macopharma and TerumoBCT. 8.3.

How can a blood glucose monitoring device be adapted?

The device can be easily adapted to provide continuous blood glucose monitoring and blood oxygen level. The device algorithm can also be modified to provide other capabilities like heart rate using the same devices and sensors.

Are blood collection systems compliant with ISO 3826-1?

Blood collection systems MUST be compliant with the normative reference ISO 3826-1. 6.2. Collection and transfer tube internal/ external diameters and wall thickness MUST allow Authority personnel to make sterile connections using current commercially available equipment (see note2).

What does 'primary blood collection systems & ancillary processing systems' mean?

This includes, where appropriate, solutions used within the collection systems. means the framework agreement entitled “Primary Blood Collection Systems and Ancillary Processing Systems” to be entered into by NHS Blood and Transplant and the successful supplier(s).