The theraflex uv-platelets system for pathogen inactivation is designed to treat platelet concentrates prepared from buffycoat-derived or apheresis platelets.
The two-part systems comprises a disposable set (class iib medical device) and an ultraviolet light (uv-c) illuminator, the macotronic uv.
The system is applied to a single unit of leucodepleted platelets, suspended in plasma with a platelet additive solution (PAS), SSP+.
The MacoTronic UV illuminator sets new standards in pathogen inactivation.
Along with the MacoTronic UV, the THERAFLEX UV-Platelets solution is
supplied with a disposable set comprising one illumination bag, one storage
bag, clamps and associated accessories.
Agitating the platelets creates waves, which cause
thin layers to be exposed to UV-C light. Exposure causes DNA
damage, rendering the pathogens inactive.
Platelet concentrates can be treated with the THERAFLEX UV-Platelets
system in less than 10 minutes.
A platelet bag designed for use with the THERAFLEX UV-Platelets system is connected to the illumination bag using a sterile device.
The platelet bag is then suspended, and a clamp and the sterile connection are opened to allow the concentrate to transfer. On completion, the air is purged from the illumination bag, which is then sealed.
The illumination bag is loaded into the MacoTronic UV for processing, along with a storage bag. Barcodes are generated and applied. Illumination takes just 30 seconds, and the bags can then be unloaded.
If selected by the administrator from the menu of the MacoTronic UV’s color display screen, a label and process report are printed automatically.
The illuminated bag is suspended, and its contents transferred into the storage bag. Air is then purged from the storage bag, the clamp is closed and the transfer tubing is sealed.
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