(blds.syst.) TUBE, VACUUM, plastic, K2EDTA, 4ml, purple
Valid Article
TUBE, VACUUM, K2EDTA, 4ml
Definition
Vacuum sterile tube, with K2EDTA anticoagulant, intended to contain a blood specimen.
EDTA tubes are aimed for haematological tests and blood transfusion tests.
Specifications
Quality Standards Comment
EN ISO 6710 : 2017: Single-use containers for human venous blood specimen collection (ISO 6710:2017)
Material
- Tube: polyethylene tetraphtalate (PET) and polypropylene (PP)
- Cap: polymer (low density Polyethylene resin)
- Closure: bromobutyl elastomer
- Contains: Dipotassium EDTA Dihydrate
Technical specifications
- Vacuum tube, sterile, for single use
- Dimensions: 75 mm x 13 mm Ø
- Perforable plug
- Paper label
- All 3 brands compatible with the Vacutainer blood sampling system
- EDTA K2 tube, volume 5 ml, vacuum 4 ml
- EDTA K2 sprayed on the internal wall (solid white powder)
- plug colour: purple
Packaging & Labelling
Box of 50 to 100.
Transport Dangerous Goods
Transport not regulated
Instructions for use
Please consult the “Updated laboratory procedures, 2022” available online via the Laboratory working Group sharepoint page: Laboratory Procedures and Resources.
https://msfintl.sharepoint.com/sites/msfintlcommunities/LabWG/SitePages/Laboratory-Manual-page.aspx
For offline access, contact your laboratory advisor.
Please consult the “Manual of nursing Care Procedures, MSF, 2020” available online via the Nursing care working Group sharepoint page.
Storage
- Store between 4 and 25°C, Protect from sunlight ‐ Protect from humidity
- Do not freeze
- Shelf life: depending on the manufacturer
- Not to be used beyond expiry date
Waste management
To be destroyed by incineration.
(Cf Public Health Engineering In Precarious situations, MSF, 2010, Chapter 6)
Classification EC Regulation N° 1272/2008
Check on the SDS of the manufacturer.
BD: Acute toxicity (inhalation - dust and mist), Category 4, H332
Signal Word
Warning
H332 | Harmful if inhaled. |
P261 | Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. |
P271 | Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. |
P312 | Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. |
MSF requirements
Closed system ensuring a good security for the sample and the practitioner. Plastic tubes which can not break.