non-DEHP Blood Pack Validation

Following a change in EU legislation, DEHP plasticiser will be removed from medical devices, including blood packs. NHSBT wishes to commence a validation process in early 2024 for non-DEHP primary collection and ancillary blood packs. The project will have a duration of 2 calendar years from commencement.

Primary collection systems are for the collection of whole blood in two configurations ('bottom and top' and 'top and top').

Ancillary systems are for secondary manufacturing processes and subsequent storage, such as for pooled platelet concentrates or small volume neonatal components.