Nightingale MJ, De Korte D, Chabanel A, Hughes W, Rowe GP, Nicholson G. Eurobloodpack: a common European design for blood bag systems with integral leucodepletion filters.
Vox Sang 2011;
101:250-4. [PMID:
21501175 DOI:
10.1111/j.1423-0410.2011.01480.x]
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Abstract
Three EBA specified blood bag configurations ('Eurobloodpack') are described which are capable of meeting >80% of its member's requirements. These include a 'top-and-top' and two 'bottom-and-top' packs enabling aseptic, pre-donation collection of up to 40 ml of samples, 427.5-522.5 ml of whole blood and the preparation of an extensive range of blood components. Features currently beyond the scope of ISO standardisation have been controlled including: anticoagulant and additive volumes; collection needle and sampling system; transfer tubing; cross-match line; base label; leucodepletion filter performance; compatibility of access ports and transfusion sets. Eurobloodpack has significant advantages for blood services and blood bag manufacturers.
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