Eurobloodpack: a common European design for blood bag systems with integral leucodepletion filters

Vox Sang. 2011 Oct;101(3):250-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1423-0410.2011.01480.x. Epub 2011 Apr 19.

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.

MeSH terms

  • Blood Component Transfusion / instrumentation*
  • Blood Component Transfusion / standards*
  • Blood Donors*
  • European Union
  • Humans
  • Leukocyte Reduction Procedures / instrumentation*
  • Leukocyte Reduction Procedures / standards*