| Description:
The SEG-SAFE™ is to be used in Blood Banks
for the purpose of safely accessing fluid from a segment, creating
a cell suspension, and dispensing calibrated drops. The device
is comprised of a protected stainless steel cannula for puncturing
the segment, a soft plastic body for holding the cell suspension,
and a spout for dispensing calibrated drops. The device is NOT
sterilized.
Indications:
This device is intended as a safe and
efficient means to process segments in the Blood Bank for
blood grouping/typing or cross-matching. The device can be
spun in standard centrifuges for 12x75mm sized test tubes.
Contraindications:
This is a single-use device and is NOT designed to be cleaned
and reused. The device is NOT designed to be used in automatic
cell washers. The SEG-SAFE™ is NOT sterilized.
Disposal:
The SEG-SAFE™ should be disposed of
in appropriate bio-hazard containers. Limitations: Hemolysis
may occur when using this product, The likelihood of hemolysis
increases if the blood in the segment is clotted or if the
segment is excessively squeezed during piercing.
WARNING:
WEAR GLOVES. FOLLOW CDC AND OSHA GENERAL
INFECTION PREVENTION GUIDELINES.
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Safely punctures segments with minimal hemolysis
