CE Marked sterile medical device intended for blood administration.
Manufactured by Becton, Dickinson and Company in accordance with applicable EU/UK medical device regulations for IV administration sets.
Latex Free formulation (natural rubber latex is not part of the material formulation).
CE Marked sterile medical device intended for blood administration.
Manufactured by Becton, Dickinson and Company in accordance with applicable EU/UK medical device regulations for IV administration sets.
Latex Free formulation (natural rubber latex is not part of the material formulation).
Blood transfusion set
Description
The BD Gravity Blood Set (VH-94-UK) is a single-use, sterile gravity blood administration set designed for the transfusion of blood and blood components. It features a 282 cm polyvinyl chloride (PVC) primary line with a 20-drop/mL unvented spiked drip chamber incorporating a 200 µm filter, an auxiliary set of 120 cm with a blue-handled stopcock, a ball-valve drip chamber, one roller clamp for flow control, priming cap, and two rotating male luer connectors. The set is latex-free and lipid-resistant and is supplied in a case quantity of 50 individually packaged sets.
Bnefits
Designed specifically for gravity administration of blood and blood components using a dedicated blood filter.
Long 282 cm primary line and 120 cm auxiliary set provide flexibility in positioning blood bags and infusion sites.
200 µm drip chamber filter helps remove clots and particulate matter from blood products during transfusion.
20 drops per mL drip chamber supports standardised manual calculation and adjustment of flow rates.
Roller clamp allows fine control of transfusion rate during gravity administration.
Ball valve drip chamber and blue stopcock handle facilitate efficient priming and flow management.
Two rotating male luer connectors support secure, tangle-free connection to vascular access devices and auxiliary lines.
Latex-free, lipid-resistant PVC construction reduces risk of latex allergy and is compatible with lipid-containing solutions.
Single-use, sterile device supports infection prevention and patient safety.
Indications
Gravity administration of whole blood, packed red cells and other blood components where a 200 µm blood filter is appropriate.
Use in hospital wards, theatres, emergency departments and other clinical settings requiring blood transfusion via gravity sets.
Situations requiring a long blood line and auxiliary set for flexible placement of blood bags and infusion points.
Composition
Primary tubing: polyvinyl chloride (PVC), lipid-resistant, approximately 282 cm in length.
Auxiliary set: PVC tubing approximately 120 cm in length.
Drip chamber: unvented, 20 drops/mL, with integrated 200 µm blood filter and ball valve design.
Spike: single, non-vented spike for connection to blood bags or compatible containers.
Flow control: one roller clamp on the primary line.
Stopcock: blue-handled stopcock on auxiliary set for flow direction control.
Connectors: two male luer connectors, rotating, for secure attachment to IV access devices and auxiliary lines.
Priming cap: provided to facilitate priming and maintain sterility before connection.
Material safety: natural rubber latex is not part of the material formulation.
Each set is individually sterile wrapped for single use.
Outer case/box labelled with product name, brand (BD), reference VH-94-UK, and quantity 50.
Intended for professional healthcare use in clinical environments.
Usage
For use only by trained healthcare professionals familiar with blood transfusion procedures.
Check the packaging before use; do not use if the sterile pack is damaged, open, or past the expiry date.
Close the roller clamp before spiking the blood bag.
Using aseptic technique, insert the spike fully into the blood bag port.
Invert and gently squeeze the drip chamber to fill it to the recommended level, ensuring the 200 µm filter is fully covered.
Prime the entire line and auxiliary set with blood, expelling all air from the tubing and connectors.
Connect the rotating male luer to the patient’s venous access device securely.
Open the roller clamp and adjust to achieve the prescribed transfusion rate, monitoring the drip rate and patient response throughout the transfusion.
Use the blue stopcock and auxiliary set as required for flow control according to local protocol.
Dispose of the entire set as clinical waste immediately after the transfusion; do not re-use or re-sterilise.
Contraindications
Do not use if the sterile packaging is damaged, opened, or beyond the labelled expiration date.
Do not reuse or re-sterilise; re-use may result in infection, device failure, or patient harm.
Not suitable for patients with known hypersensitivity to any material in the set, such as PVC, if clinically relevant.
Do not use for fluids or blood products that are contraindicated for administration via standard PVC gravity blood sets.
Do not use without an appropriate blood filter where clinically indicated; only use in accordance with institutional transfusion policies.
Adverse Effects
Risk of infection or sepsis if aseptic technique is not followed or if the device is reused.
Risk of air embolism if the line is not properly primed and air remains in the tubing.
Potential for haemolysis or under-/over-transfusion if flow rate is not correctly controlled.
Potential local complications at the vascular access site (e.g., infiltration, phlebitis, extravasation) related to IV access rather than the set itself.
Possible hypersensitivity or intolerance reactions related to materials in the device in susceptible patients.
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.
Keep in original packaging until immediately before use to maintain sterility.
Protect from moisture and mechanical damage to packaging.
Observe and adhere to the manufacturer’s labelled expiry date.
Keep out of reach of unauthorised persons and children.
Duration
Used only for the duration of a single blood or blood component transfusion and then discarded. It is not intended for prolonged or repeated use on the same patient.
Onset
Not applicable; this is a medical device used to administer blood products and has no pharmacological onset of effect itself.
