Fresh Whole Blood Transfusion Set

Key Specifications

Combined Kit Contents

Donor Side Components:

• Constricting Band (latex free) — (1)
• Gauze Sponge, 4" × 4" — (2)
• Blood Tube — Lavender Top — (4)
• Blood Tube — Red Top — (2)
• Blood Collection Needle 21g × 1.25" — (1)
• Surgical Tape — (1)
• Clear IV Dressing — (1)
• ABO/Rh Screen (EldonCard) — (1)
• Blood Collection Bag — (1)
• Gloves (Pair) — (1)
• Alcohol Pads — (2)
• Chlorhexidine Swab — (1)
• 5.5" Kelly Clamp — (1)
• Nylon Cord (10") — (1)
• Permanent Marker — (1)
• ASBP 572 Emergency Whole Blood Form — (1)
• Blood Bag Label — (1)
• Instructions for Use — (1)

Recipient Side Components:

• Constricting Band (latex free) — (1)
• Gauze Sponge, 4" × 4" — (2)
• Safety IV Catheter 16g × 1.25" — (1)
• Safety IV Catheter 18g × 1.25" — (1)
• IV Set "Y"-Type with Filter — (1)
• Surgical Tape — (1)
• Clear IV Dressing — (1)
• ABO/Rh Screen (EldonCard) — (1)
• Gloves (Pair) — (1)
• Alcohol Pads — (2)
• Chlorhexidine Swab — (1)
• Permanent Marker — (1)
• SF 518 (Blood Transfusion Record) — (1)
• Instructions for Use — (1)

Product Overview

Combat hemorrhage remains the leading cause of preventable death on the modern battlefield, with over 80% of potentially survivable deaths attributable to uncontrolled bleeding. Fresh whole blood (FWB) transfusion administered at or near the point of injury has demonstrated survival benefit that stored blood component therapy cannot fully replicate — particularly in the early (<3 hours) post-injury window when coagulopathy, acidosis, and hypothermia are most reversible.

The Safeguard Medical Fresh Whole Blood Transfusion Set eliminates the logistical complexity of managing separate donor and recipient supply chains in the field. A single medic or two-provider team can open this 18.5 oz pack and conduct the complete FWB transfusion process: type the donor (EldonCard), draw the blood (21g needle and collection bag), type the recipient, establish large-bore IV access (16g or 18g catheter), and administer through the Y-type filtered set — all with documentation support from the ASBP 572 and SF 518 forms.

The dual EldonCard inclusion is particularly significant. ABO incompatibility in FWB transfusion, even with type O blood, can cause hemolytic reactions. Field verification of donor type O status before collection and confirmation of recipient type before administration represents a two-point safety verification that reduces reaction risk in the absence of laboratory compatibility testing. Chlorhexidine swabs at both the donor venipuncture site and recipient IV access site reduce catheter-related infection risk during extended care scenarios.

FWB vs. Component Therapy: Clinical Context

Multiple military and civilian trauma studies have demonstrated that warm FWB provides superior hemostatic resuscitation compared to cold stored component therapy in the first hours post-injury. Key advantages include: physiologic temperature (FWB is delivered at body temperature vs. 4°C for stored products), intact platelet function (refrigeration degrades platelet function within 24 hours), balanced coagulation factors, and reduced risk of transfusion-related immunomodulation (TRIM). The CoTCCC recognizes these advantages and has positioned FWB as the preferred resuscitative product for hemorrhagic shock when available.

See also: Fresh Whole Blood Donor Set (80-801-D)

See also: IV/IO & Blood Transfusion Collection

See also: QinFlow Warrior EXTREME Blood & Fluid Warmer

All products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.