These materials are essential for the collection, storage, processing, and transfusion of frozen and deglycerolized red blood cells.
1. Whole blood collected in Citrate/Phosphate/Dextrose (CPD) or Citrate/Phosphate/Dextrose/Adenine (CPDA-1) collection bags
2. Additive solution Red Blood Cell (RBC) units such as CPD/AS-1, CPD/AS-5, or CP2D/AS-3
3. Cryoprotectant (40% w/v glycerol)
4. Hypertonic (12%) saline
5. Normal (0.9%) saline mixed with 0.2% glucose
6. AS-3 additive solution
7. Haemonetics Automated Cell Processor ACP215
8. Blood component identifiers
9. Plasma thawer or 37°C water bath ** must be validated for FRBC thawing **
10. Labels for documentation and release of deglycerolized product
11. Blood administration sets
12. Blood transfusion bags
13. Blood tubing with appropriate connectors
14. Intravenous catheters for transfusion administration
15. Infusion pumps or gravity infusion sets
16. Sterile gauze and tape for securing IV catheters
17. Blood pressure cuff and monitoring equipment
18. Anticoagulant solution for priming IV lines if necessary
19. IV pole for hanging blood transfusion bags
20. Personal protective equipment (gloves, gowns, masks) for healthcare providers involved in the transfusion process.
For additional information including National Stock Number (NSN), refer to Logistics Plans & Readiness (sharepoint-mil.us)