Transport of blood and blood components
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Making blood transportation safer and easier

Isothermal bags for long-distance transport Temperature stabilizers Thermal insulation tests Isothermal bags for short-distance transport Insulated airtight containers Leakproof bags made of recycled polyethylene NFC Temperature tracking system Bluetooth Temperature tracking system

In response to the needs of Italian healthcare professionals and thanks to more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, M.&G. INT’L developed the H-BIN EMOTRANSPORT product line: a complete solution dedicated to the handling and transport of blood and blood components to and from blood processing and collection centres, blood banks, hospital wards, etc. We make sure that blood bags reach their destination securely and in the right conditions, thus not only improving the quality and efficiency of healthcare procedures, but also benefiting patients. Our products are...

• Expanded polypropylene box (inside) • Expanded polyethylene bag (outside) ✓ Specific compartment in the lid for cooling plates ✓ Snap fasteners and holes for security seals ✓ External pocket for ID badges (Barcode/RFID) ✓ Handles and shoulder strap for easy handling Registered as Class IIa Medical Devices (CE certificate) Registered as Class I Medical Device

Temperature tracking ✓ It is possible to insert a data-logger with NFC or Bluetooth technology to measure and monitor the temperature during transport. Versatility ✓ These bags, combined with temperature stabilizers, can be used for transporting blood components at 3 different temperature ranges: Benefits ✓ Cold life of up to 17 hours ✓ Light and easy to handle ✓ Suitable for different temperature ranges CAPACITY (BAGS)

In order to transport thermosensitive products correctly, M&G recommends the use of temperature stabilizers: HDPE plates filled with Phase Change Material. PCMs are substances which store and release energy during their phase change. When melting, they slowly absorb a large quantity of heat from the surrounding environment. Temperature stabilizers must be kept in a freezer or refrigerator for at least 12 hours before use – until the material inside becomes completely solid. Together with our isothermal bags, they ensure the temperature during transport is stable for hours without any risks...

Quantity of material ✓ When the quantity of material inside the bags increases, the number of temperature stabilizers required decreases. EMO transport bags perform better when they are completely full. For example: • 5x blood bags → 3 temperature stabilizers 10x blood bags → 2 temperature stabilizers External temperature ✓ A higher number of temperature stabilizers is required when there is a significant difference between the temperature outside and inside the bag. (e.g.: +40°C outside and +4°C inside) A higher number of temperature stabilizers is required for longer journeys.

Since the early phases of designing and prototyping, several tests were carried out on EMO 04PP and 06PP to evaluate their performances. In charge of the certification of the system (bags + temperature stabilizers) was the Laboratory SSCCP, a special body of the Chamber of Commerce of Milan, accredited as a certification laboratory (accreditation number SSCCP 0173) by ACCREDIA, the Italian Accreditation Body. By using a climate chamber, different climatic conditions with temperatures ranging from -12°C to +40°C were simulated. The aim was to test the thermal insulation of the bags and their...

➢ MATERIAL USED: ✓ 1 isothermal bag EMO 04 PP ✓ 2 temperature stabilizers +4°C (blue coloured) ✓ 4 water-filled blood bags (450 ml) previously kept at +4°C for 48 hours The graph shows that the temperature inside EMO 04 PP remained below +10°C for approximately 16 hours. Temperature outside EMO 04 PP Temperature inside EMO 04 PP Hours ➢ MATERIAL USED: ✓ 1 isothermal bag EMO 04 PP ✓ 2 temperature stabilizers +22°C (green coloured) ✓ 4 water-filled blood bags (450 ml) previously kept at +20°C for 48 h The graph shows that the temperature inside EMO 04 PP remained below +24°C for approximately...

Specifications EMO 101 DIMENSIONS WEIGHT CAPACITY VOLUME

Features ✓ Insulation made of aluminium and expanded polyethylene ✓ Suitable for medium-distance transport (max. 3 hours) ✓ External pocket for documents ✓ Specific compartment in the lid for cooling plates ✓ Handles for transport ✓ Suitable for the secondary containers EMO 01P, 02 S and 03 M Compliance ✓ Registered as Class I Medical Devices (CE Marking), in compliance with Regulation (EU) 2017/745 ✓ Symbols required by law printed on the bag Benefits ✓ Light and easy to carry ✓ Optional use of cooling plates or temperature stabilizers for better performances ✓ Customization available upon r

Specifications EMO 01P DIMENSIONS 242x169x155 mm WEIGHT CAPACITY VOLUME

Compliance ✓ UNI EN 829/98 (falling trials) ✓ Registered as Class I Medical Devices (CE Marking), in compliance with Regulation (EU) 2017/745 ✓ A.D.R. (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road) – Packing Instructions P 650 Features ✓ Expanded polyethylene lining for thermal insulation ✓ Airtight silicone seal ✓ Heavy-duty polycarbonate ✓ Perforated plexiglass tray for cooling plates ✓ Stainless steel safety hooks Benefits ✓ Made of fall-proof polycarbonate ✓ Supplied already assembled ✓ Insulation included ✓ Autoclavable at

Features ✓ Made of recycled and recyclable (if not infected) LDPE ✓ Wide tamper-proof (VOID) sealing band ✓ Water and airtight seal ✓ Extremely resistant to tears ✓ Practical tear strip opening, without the need of blades/sharp objects ✓ External pocket for documents ✓ Handle for easy carrying (TE 404004) ✓ Instructions of use and hazard symbols printed on the bag ✓ Identification and tracking possible with univocal numer

Benefits ✓ Transparent LDPE to easily spot any accidental spills ✓ Extremely resistant to tears ✓ Traceability of each bag ✓ Customization available (minimum quantity required) Compliance ✓ Registered as Class I Medical Devices (CE Marking), in compliance with Regulation (EU) 2017/745 ✓ A.D.R. (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road) – Packing Instructions P 650 ✓ Blue Angel Certificate (Ecolabel) Sizes Available ✓ TE 404001 GREEN: 195x335 mm ✓ TE 404002 GREEN: 225x410 mm ✓ TE 404003 GREEN: 300x450 mm ✓ TE 404004 GREEN: 485x460 mm ✓ TE 4