Gambro Cobe Spectra, Essentials Manual

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Preface
1-8 COBE
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Spectra™ Apheresis System • Essentials Guide
Warning: The Spectra system alarm system is inactive during
manual Rinseback. If you must perform a manual Rinseback,
watch for air in the return line when returning blood to the donor or
patient. If you see air, immediately discontinue the Rinseback.
Warning: Inspect blood components for bacterial growth before
transfusion according to your local transfusion standards (for
example, the American Association of Blood Banks’ Standards for
Blood Banks and Transfusion Services).
Warning: If you choose to perform the alarm tests, DO NOT
connect the donor or patient until the alarm tests are complete.
Warning: DO NOT use the AutoPBSC disposable tubing set if the
access needle is disconnected from the disposable tubing set
when you open the package. The disposable tubing set may no
longer be considered sterile or functionally closed.
Warning: DO NOT use the ELP or LRS disposable tubing set if
the access needle is disconnected from the disposable tubing set
when you open the package. The disposable tubing set may no
longer be considered sterile or functionally closed.
Warning: DO NOT use the ELP, LRS, AutoPBSC, or Functionally
Closed WBC disposable tubing set if the access needle is
disconnected from the disposable tubing set when you open the
package.The disposable tubing set may no longer be considered
sterile or functionally closed.
Warning: The Functionally Closed WBC disposable tubing set is
no longer functionally closed if
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The first attempt to successfully insert the access needle fails
(unless you attach a new needle using an approved
connection device which maintains the sterility of the
disposable tubing set).
•
The access needle is disconnected during the procedure.
•
You use the injection site on the plasma line to obtain blood
samples or to infuse medication or parenteral solutions.
•
You prime the disposable tubing set with any anticoagulant
other than ACD-A.
•
You disconnect any product bag before you seal it.
•
The integrity of the disposable tubing set is compromised for
any reason.
Warning: The AutoPBSC disposable tubing set is no longer
functionally closed if
•
The first attempt to successfully insert the access needle fails
(unless you attach a new needle using an approved
connection device which maintains the sterility of the
disposable tubing set).
•
The access needle is disconnected during the procedure.
•
You disconnect any product bag before you seal it.
•
The integrity of the disposable tubing set is compromised for
any reason.