FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Mylar^®-Wrapped Blood Collection Tubes for the i-STAT^® System

 

RNA Medical^®, division of Bionostics, Inc., Devens, MA, announces the introduction of Safe-Wrap Combo Blood Collection Tubes for use with
i-STAT blood gas, electrolyte, and chemistry cartridges. 

 

These tubes are Mylar-wrapped glass capillary collection devices that have been treated with calcium-balanced lithium heparin.  The Mylar minimizes the risks associated with broken glass capillaries by containing both the glass and the sample in the event of accidental breakage.  Some regulatory agencies suggest wrapped glass capillaries as a safer alternative to plain glass.  

 

Safe-Wrap Combo Blood Collection Tubes may be used for cartridges requiring either 95 µL or 65 µL of sample.  Each tube features fill lines at 95 µL and 65 µL.  A porous plug is positioned at the desired fill line prior to collection.  A plunger is included for dispensing the sample into the cartridge.  Safe-Wrap Combo tubes are packaged in cylinders containing 50 capillaries and 50 plungers. 

 

For more information, call (800) 533-6162 or visit www.RNAMedical.com.