Low Titer Type-O Whole Blood (LTOWB) Transfusion Set
A comprehensive sterile field set (SKU 80-875) consolidating documentation, screening, collection, and administration components to support one unit of fresh whole blood from a prescreened type-O low-titer donor — built for walking blood bank and cold-stored whole blood operations.
The Safeguard Medical 80-875 LTOWB Transfusion Set is a single sealed package built around the LTOWB walking blood bank context. It brings documentation, donor/recipient screening, collection, and administration components together to support a complete field whole blood capability — restricted to prescreened type-O low-titer donors to reduce transfusion-reaction risk when recipient blood type is unknown.
Whole blood collection and transfusion is an invasive procedure performed only by appropriately trained and credentialed personnel operating under a physician-directed protocol and local medical authority. This page is a product overview, not a procedural how-to or a substitute for accredited clinical training in blood typing, collection, and administration.
Key Specifications
| Manufacturer | Safeguard Medical |
| SKU | 80-875 |
| NSN | 6515-01-684-9074 |
| Packaged Dimensions | 14 in. × 10.5 in. × 2 in. |
| Weight | 18.5 oz |
| Shelf Life | Up to 1 year from manufacture |
| Collection Set NSN (companion) | 6515-01-686-2423 |
| Administration Set NSN (companion) | 6515-01-686-2401 |
| Primary Application | LTOWB field transfusion; FWB collection and administration; CSWB support |
What It Is
The 80-875 is an evolution of Safeguard Medical’s whole blood product line, consolidating collection and administration capability into one sealed package alongside the documentation and screening components appropriate to the LTOWB walking blood bank context. It gives a credentialed provider a complete, self-contained system spanning donor and recipient documentation, ABO/Rh screening, retrospective-testing sample collection, and the components to support collection and transfusion of one unit of fresh whole blood.
Consolidating these components supports chain-of-custody documentation and pre-transfusion safety verification that follow the casualty through the evacuation system. The set also supports Cold-Stored Whole Blood (CSWB) administration: for units where CSWB can be pre-positioned at battalion aid stations or forward surgical teams, the 80-875 provides the administration capability to deliver stored blood to casualties at the point of care.
The 1-year shelf life is an operational planning parameter — units should track manufacturing dates and build rotation schedules accordingly. Far-forward whole blood transfusion reflects a TCCC-recommended resuscitative approach to hemorrhagic shock when whole blood and trained providers are available.
LTOWB vs. FWB vs. CSWB: Platform Selection
| Platform | Profile |
|---|---|
| Fresh Whole Blood (FWB) | Immediate field draw from a walking blood bank donor; warmest, most physiologically intact; no cold chain; activated on demand |
| LTOWB (prescreened donors) | As FWB but restricted to prescreened type-O low-titer donors; reduces reaction risk; suited to unknown recipient blood type |
| Cold-Stored Whole Blood (CSWB) | Pre-drawn, tested, refrigerated; available where cold-chain infrastructure exists; requires warming before infusion |
| 80-875 Application | Supports all three — collection and administration components cover FWB, LTOWB, and CSWB administration workflows |
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Who Uses the LTOWB Transfusion Set (80-875)
- Military battalion aid stations & forward surgical teams — LTOWB walking blood bank operations using prescreened type-O low-titer donors when recipient blood type is unknown
- Special operations medical sergeants (18D) — complete documentation-to-administration capability in one sealed package for far-forward transfusion with minimal equipment
- Combat Casualty Care (CCC) medical directors — standardized LTOWB protocol compliance with integrated ASBP 572 and SF 518 documentation for evacuation chain tracking
- Cold-Stored Whole Blood (CSWB) programs — administration components compatible with CSWB delivery where pre-positioned refrigerated blood is available at aid stations
- Trauma centers establishing walking blood bank programs — 80-875 provides the equipment component for civilian LTOWB protocols mirroring military walking blood bank doctrine
- NSN procurement-funded military units — resupply via NSN 6515-01-684-9074 through government supply channels
80-875 LTOWB Transfusion Set vs. 80-801 FWB Transfusion Set
- Donor blood type — 80-875 restricted to prescreened type-O low-titer donors; 80-801 FWB supports any ABO-matched walking blood bank donor
- Reaction risk profile — LTOWB low-titer restriction reduces hemolytic transfusion reaction risk when recipient blood type cannot be confirmed; FWB requires confirmed compatibility
- Documentation alignment — 80-875 designed around LTOWB walking blood bank documentation context including LTOWB-specific chain-of-custody forms
- CSWB support — 80-875 explicitly supports cold-stored whole blood administration from pre-positioned units; 80-801 is optimized for immediate warm FWB
- NSN — 80-875: NSN 6515-01-684-9074; 80-801: separate NSN; both available through military supply channels
- Best for — 80-875 for LTOWB programs and CSWB administration; 80-801 for classic walking blood bank with typed donors
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is a walking blood bank and how does the 80-875 support it?
A: A walking blood bank is a pre-screened pool of military personnel with known blood types who can serve as immediate on-demand whole blood donors in the field. The 80-875 LTOWB Transfusion Set provides all components to draw one unit from a prescreened type-O low-titer donor — donor documentation, ABO/Rh screening (EldonCard), blood collection bag and needle, and matched recipient administration components — in one sealed package that supports the complete walking blood bank workflow.
Q: Why is low-titer type-O blood preferred when recipient blood type is unknown?
A: Type-O blood is the universal donor red cell type. 'Low titer' refers to a low concentration of anti-A and anti-B antibodies in the donor plasma — high titers of these antibodies can cause hemolytic reactions in non-type-O recipients. Low-titer type-O donors reduce this risk, making LTOWB the preferred choice for far-forward transfusion when there is no time or capability to confirm recipient ABO compatibility before transfusion.
Q: Can the 80-875 LTOWB Transfusion Set be ordered through military supply channels?
A: Yes. The 80-875 carries NSN 6515-01-684-9074, enabling procurement through Defense Logistics Agency and military supply channels. The companion Collection Set (NSN 6515-01-686-2423) and Administration Set (NSN 6515-01-686-2401) are also NSN-listed for modular resupply. Contact Safeguard Medical for bulk pricing, DLA contract vehicle information, and delivery timelines.
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| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 18.5oz |
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