Fresh Whole Blood Recipient Set

Key Specifications

Kit Contents

• 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

The recipient half of a fresh whole blood transfusion requires its own set of supplies: large-bore IV access to accommodate the viscosity of whole blood, a Y-type blood administration set with a 170-micron filter to remove clots and debris, and blood type verification for the recipient. The Safeguard Medical FWB Recipient Set bundles every item required for safe field administration into a compact 6.1 oz package — 38% lighter than the full transfusion set — designed for scenarios where donors and recipients are managed by different providers.

The inclusion of both a 16g and 18g safety IV catheter addresses clinical variability in IV access conditions. In hypovolemic patients, 16g access optimizes flow rate — whole blood is more viscous than crystalloids, and larger lumen catheters significantly reduce administration time. The Y-type blood administration set with integral filter prevents microaggregates from being infused and provides dual-port access for volume titration. The EldonCard on the recipient side allows the medic to confirm the patient's blood type before transfusion even if the patient is unconscious.

Documentation with the SF 518 Blood Transfusion Record satisfies both tactical and medical-legal chain-of-custody requirements — providing a record of donor/recipient typing, time of transfusion, volume administered, and any adverse reactions. This documentation is transferred with the casualty during CASEVAC/MEDEVAC for continuity of care at higher echelons.

Pairing with the Donor Set

The 80-801-R Recipient Set is designed to pair operationally with the Fresh Whole Blood Donor Set (80-801-D). In a two-provider walking blood bank activation: one medic manages the donor draw using the 80-801-D, while a second provider establishes large-bore IV access in the recipient and sets up the Y-type administration set using the 80-801-R. Units preferring a single-package solution should select the complete Fresh Whole Blood Transfusion Set (80-801), which combines both sets.

See also: Fresh Whole Blood Donor Set

See also: IV/IO & Blood Transfusion Collection

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