- 1. Two Transfusion Bags -
allows collection of up to 1200ml of transfusable blood or for up to a maximum of 12 hours*
- 2. Non Return Valves -
prevent back flow of exudate
- 3. Safety Caps on Bags and Bellows -
prevent accidental blood contamination
- 4. Easy Repriming -
just squeeze the bellows to maximise vacuum level
- 5. Clear ‘Y’ Connector -
allows you to insert 2 drains safely
- 6. Polyurethane Drains -
much stronger than traditional PVC and less painful for the patient when removed
- 7. Patient Data Recording -
a tag on the bellows and space allocated on the transfusion bags allows patient details, times and dates of operation to be recorded
- 8. Injection Port -
used for adding anti-coagulants and for taking samples if required
- 9. Infection Control -
closed unit, to minimise risk of infection
- 10. Transfusion Bag Patient Data Recording -
adhesive labels provided to enable clear bag identification and for the patient’s records
- 11. Fat Filter -
reduces Leucocytes, Fat Globules, C3a and Microaggregates
*Timings in accordance with AABB guidelines (American Association of Blood Banks)
The CellTrans™ ABT system has been independently evaluated in accordance with the ISO10993 standard for haemo-compatibility of medical devices.
De-fibrinated blood was incubated in the device and collected afterwards. The results were compared to simulated knee blood and blood obtained from the blood bank.
The results indicate that the incubation of blood in the CellTrans™ device had no major effects on the measured blood parameters:
- No loss of cells (RBCs, WBCs and Platelets) or haemolysis occurred Figure 1
- No effect on the Haematocrit or level of Haemoglobin Figure 2
- No activation of the clotting cascade and no complement activation was found.
- The level of Plasma Free Haemoglobin was approx 1/4 of that found in banked blood Figure 3
The Pall LipiGuard® Filter has been designed for use with post-operative salvaged blood. It:
- Decreases fat globules present in salvaged blood
- Reduces the burden of leucocytes in salvaged blood
- Lowers concentrations of the anaphylatoxin, C3a and its immunosuppressive metabolite (C3a des Arg77).
- Has a positive effect on the quality of blood due to the inclusion of a 40µm screen. Figure 4
Pall and Lipiguard are trademarks of Pall Corporation. ® indicates the trademark is registered in the USA.
All CellTrans™ components come complete in a double wrapped pack, making ordering simple and straightforward. Simply specify the required trocar size.
The inclusion of 2 trocars and drains means quicker and easier insertion of drains into the wound site. It also eliminates the potential hazards associated with handling sharp instruments.
With the inclusion of 2 transfusion bags it is possible to collect up to 1200ml of transfusable blood or for up to 12 hours*.
The Pall LipiGuard® filter gives the added reassurance that the blood that is re-infused to the patient has significant reductions in fat globules, leucocytes, anaphylatoxin, C3a and its immunosuppressive metabolite (C3a des Arg77).
*Timings in accordance with aaBB guidelines (American Association of Blood Banks)
For further information and details of availability of these products by country please contact:
info@summit-medical.co.uk
