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Explaining General Information
P/N 85266-30, Manual revision: A
What are the
special features
of the
PCS2
?
Haemonetics has incorporated advanced technological features into the portable
PCS2 design. Examples of these features, which ensure safety for the donor and
permit efficient time-management for the operator, are:
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Self-loading pumps.
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Advanced optical sensors.
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Donor-line tubing pressure monitor.
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Communication data box or internal data card.
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Barcode reader.
What is required
to perform a
procedure?
PCS2 collection procedures are quick and simple to perform. The following
material is required to perform a PCS2 procedure:
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A PCS2 disposable set designed for the selected procedure.
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Venipuncture materials and hemostats.
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Appropriate anticoagulant solution.
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0.9% normal saline (optional).
The operator will need to:
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Install the appropriate disposable set.
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Modify any settings if necessary.
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Perform a single venous puncture, prior to initiating a procedure.
Plasma collection will proceed automatically until the end-collection target has
been reached.
