NHS Blood Bags

Polar leads the way in Innovation and Design with a whole new concept in the transportation of whole blood. This innovative solution has already grabbed the attention members of the EBA and other Blood Organisations globally who are now considering the cost savings that can be made by following the UK NHSBT model. The blood bag is designed for whole blood collection to be transported to the processing centre Say goodbye to heavy eutectic plates Whole blood collected at 38?C will remain above 20?C when packed into the Polar Blood Bag in a room not below 16?C. The packing can be done over a 6-hour duration without the need for a cooling metal eutectic plate. Testing Once zipped up, the bags can then be transported to its processing destination at a constant temperature of above 20?C, withstanding an outside ambient temperature between -5??C and +35?C for up to 11 hours (lab testing proved up to 18 hours) The bag weighs only 13.5 kg fully loaded with 10 donations and has been drop tested from 2 metres. It can be unzipped to fold down flat for easy sanitisation and storage. Features Patented vent system allowing for self-inflating/deflating of internal cushion to ?hug? the donations. 1. Anti-fungal ? polyester cotton. 2. Inserted with a stiff plastic, anti-crush membrane allowing the bags to be stacked. 3. Zip system allows the bags to open-up flat for easy sanitization. 4. Twin draft excluder. 5. Carry handles are double stitch-secured at a higher position to ensure that the bag is held close to chest. 6. Velcro tabs to allow bags to link attach to each other, through the handles. 7. A ruggerized base for resistance to surface drag. 8. Large zips for easy grip and eyelets for anti-tamper tags.

For more information on NHS Blood Bags talk to Polar Thermal Packaging Limited.