摘要 |
An improved multiple blood bag system is disclosed in which donor as well as transfer bags are made of polymeric substances which are substantially free of blood-extractable plasticizers. The polymeric substance for a donor bag can be the same or different from that of a transfer bag. The polymeric substances are selected so that when whole blood or packed red cells are stored in a donor bag of such material for up to 21 days, the degree of hemolysis is such that the amount of surviving red cells is sufficient for clinical requirements. The polymeric substances also are favourable in the functions for which transfer bags are used such as platelet storage, cryoprecipitate collection and the like. |