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White Blood Cell Depletion (WBCD) and Platelet Depletion (PLTD) Procedures
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Priming the Inlet Line and the Return Line
1
Follow the instructions on the screen to prime the inlet line and the return line. If you are using a blood
warmer on the return line, follow the instructions on the screen to connect and prime the blood warmer
tubing set.
2
Touch
Confirm
. The screen appears with instructions for connecting the patient and starting the run.
Positioning the IV Pole and the Replacement Fluid Container
If you are using replacement fluid during the run, confirm that the IV pole is raised to the highest level and hang
the replacement fluid container as high as possible on the pole, so that the fluid flows freely through the replace line
and into the reservoir.
Connecting the Patient and Starting the Run
1
Follow the instructions below and on the screen to connect the patient.
• If you are performing a peripheral venipuncture, see “Collection Set and IDL Set: Additional Instructions
for Use” on page 269 for instructions on using the needle protector.
• If you are performing a peripheral venipuncture and want to use the diversion bag on the inlet line, see
“Using the Diversion Bag to Collect a Sample From a Venipuncture” on page 269 for instructions.
2
Touch
Start Run
. The system begins drawing the patient’s blood into the tubing set. The main run screen
appears and the system diverts approximately 40 mL of saline that was used to prime the tubing set into the
saline container.
Warning:
When connecting a blood warmer tubing set to the return line, ensure that the tubing connection is
tight. Put the luer connection no higher than 20 in (50 cm) above the return access to prevent the possibility of air
entering the tubing.
Warning:
If you are using a blood warmer on the return line, ensure that you completely prime the blood warmer
tubing set to remove all the air in the set before you connect the patient.
Warning:
Before connecting the patient, check the inlet and return lines for air. If air is present in the lines,
remove the air before connecting the patient.
Note:
If you performed a custom prime, the system does not perform the step to divert the saline. The saline was
removed from the set during the custom prime.
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