Instructions For Blood Collection Using Cpd Or Acd Single Blood-Pack™ Units
Integral Donor Tube (IDT)
Rx only
Use aseptic technique.
Precaution: Do not use unless solution is clear.
1. Identify Blood-Pack unit using appropriate donor identification system. Confirm that all numbered tubing of each Blood-Pack unit contains its own identical segment numbers.2. Adjust donor scale to desired collection weight.3. Position primary container from donor scale as far as possible below donor arm and clamp donor tubing with hemostat.4. Apply pressure to donor’s arm and disinfect site of venipuncture.5. If blood pressure cuff is used, inflate to approximately 60 mmHg.6. Remove needle cover per instructions below:(a) Holding the hub and cover near the tamper-evident seal, twist cover 1/4 turn to break seal.(b) Remove needle cover, being careful not to drag the cover across the needle point.
Perform venipuncture, appropriately secure donor needle and/or tubing and release hemostat.7. Mix blood and anticoagulant at several intervals during collection and immediately after collection.8. Collect the appropriate volume based on Blood-Pack unit used. Note: The volume of anticoagulant is sufficient for the blood collection indicated on Blood-Pack unit ± 10%.9. Apply hemostat to donor tube.10. As appropriate, release pressure on the donor’s arm, collect donor samples following established procedures and withdraw donor needle.Precaution: Use care to avoid accidental needle sticks. One of the Fenwal Needle Protector Systems may be used to reduce the risk of needle stick injury.
11. Strip blood from donor tubing into container, mix and allow the tubing to refill; repeat once. Seal at X marks on donor tubing to provide numbered aliquots of anticoagulated blood for typing or crossmatching.12. Discard needle into an appropriate biohazardous waste container following established procedures.13. Store filled unit between 1 and 6° C.14. Infuse blood within 21 days of collection.
Store at Controlled Room Temperature.
USP Definition of “Controlled Room Temperature”
United States Pharmacopeia, General Notices.
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