Introduction 13
Haemonetics
®
Cell Saver
®
Elite
®
+ User Manual P/N 130859-US, Manual Revision: AA
to the same patient within the recommended time guidelines of the American
Association of Blood Banks (AABB), 9th Edition.
Essential
Performance
The essential performance of the Cell Saver Elite+ device is to collect and
process red blood cells while maintaining red blood cell integrity to provide a
viable Red Blood Cell product for reinfusion. See Table 6, "RBC Product
Criteria", on page 16 for RBC Product Criteria.
Contraindications
Alert: The Cell Saver Elite+ device is not intended to be used for chest
(pleural or mediastinal) wound drainage.
Follow the guidelines for general autotransfusion contraindications per the
AABB Guidelines for Blood Recovery and Reinfusion in Surgery and Trauma.
The risk/benefit ratio of blood salvage must be determined on an individual
basis by the surgeons, anesthesiologists, and transfusion medicine specialists
involved in the patient’s care. The use of reinfused blood from the Cell Saver
Elite+ system may be contraindicated, for example, in the case of sepsis or
malignancy. The responsibility for the use of this device belongs solely to the
physician in charge.
Features of the
Cell Saver Elite+
System
The Cell Saver Elite+ system includes key enhancements to the Cell Saver line
of products that increase device capabilities and ease of use. These
enhancements include:
Two suction options: on-board SmartSuction
®
technology and regulated
on-board suction.
The ability to retain data for up to 100 procedures and continue a
procedure after being powered down during transport from the operating
room to the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU).
A built-in barcode reader to record processing set(s), solutions, and
operator/patient information.
The ability to download data using a USB flash drive.
A touch-screen display that provides both a simple interface during
operation and allows users to easily access advanced configuration
options.
A fat reduction protocol
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