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Recovering concentrated whole blood (not just red cells) from cardiopulmonary bypass circuits is made possible and easy by the Hemobag®.

Transfusion Risks

Even a single unit of donor blood can create complications for surgical patients. While transfusions save lives, they also carry hidden risks that directly affect outcomes:

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Immune & Inflammatory Reactions

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TRALI, TACO, & Pulmonary Complications

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Storage Lesions & Aged Blood Issues

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Higher Infection & Morbidity Risk

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Increased Cost & Resource Burden

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The path to better care

What the Hemobag® Can Do

Complete Component Recovery

The Hemobag® preserves red cells and platelets, plasma proteins, and clotting factors, unlike many cell washers.

Rapid Hemoconcentration

The full process (from collecting, concentrating, to reinfusion) can be done in ~8 to 10 minutes

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Clinical Evidence

Studies, RCTs, and hospital reports show improved coagulation and reduced transfusion rates when using the Hemobag® vs standard methods.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can the Hemobag® be used to salvage blood in areas other than cardiovascular or thoracic surgery?

The Hemobag® is capable of salvaging blood from any anticoagulated extracorporeal circuit in any area. As long as there is anticoagulated blood in a circuit circulated or collected and held outside the body for return to the patient, the Hemobag® will have an application for this blood.

What volume can the Hemobag® hold?

The Hemobag® can hold a maximum of 2.0 L.

Can I draw samples from the Hemobag®?

Yes – The Hemobag® has a needleless sampling port for easy sampling at any time.

Can this be used with Jehovah Witness patients?

Yes. Before filling the Hemobag® in the field, a pressure tubing line can be filled to the inlet port and the patient by Anesthesia with a 3-way stopcock keeping a continuous loop.

Is it difficult to reclaim the blood from the tubing set and hemoconcentrator?

No, the process is easy:

  1. Stop the pump and clamp the outlet port of the Hemobag®, and the effluent port of the hemoconcentrator.
  2. Start the pump again and allow crystalloid or air to chase the blood through the needless sample port of the circuit back to the Hemobag®
  3. Stop the pump just before the air or clear fluid enters the Hemobag®
  4. Disconnect, label and hand it to Anesthesia for reinfusion

Want to Learn More?

We’ve only touched on the highlights here. For in-depth research, clinical insights, and detailed resources, visit our legacy site:

Hemobag.com