SMTL Medical Disposable Datacard
Blood warming plate
| All Wales Contract: | Intravenous sets and related items |
| Sterility Status: | Sterile |
| Usage Status: | Single use |
| Commonly used name |
Blood warmer |
Description
Flat insert (usually rectangular in shape) containing wide bore tubing through which intravenous (IV) fluid can pass. Inserts can be rigid or flexible and made from a range of materials including plastic. The device possesses a section of IV tubing to carry fluid into the device and another section of IV tubing to carry fluid away from the device.
'Conditions of use' (including recommended flow-rate ranges) must be included on the packaging of this device.
Key areas where used
- Theatre
Method of use
Intravenous fluids are passed through the IV tubing of a plastic insert via a giving set, before being administered to the patient. The plastic insert is clamped between 2 heated plates of a warming unit so that the fluid is warm as it passes into the patient.
Presentation
Individually packaged in a peel pouch
Sizes Required
- One size only
Example products
The following table lists examples of products known to be acceptable for this product description.
| Brand Name | Product Code | Manufacturer |
| Fenwall compatible blood-warmer | WEBW002 | Wescott Medical Ltd |
Editors
P Phillips and J Ford
Please inform SMTL of any inaccuracies noted or amendments required in this datacard.
Disclaimer
This datacard has been prepared as an aid to contracting for purchasers in the NHS in Wales, and should not be used as a substitute for literature, instructions or training from the manufacturers of the devices.
Products mentioned in this datacard are for illustration purposes only and should not be seen as an endorsement of these products.
