Clinical evaluation of commonly used blood administration sets

Five commonly available blood transfusion sets, the Fenwall Blood Recipient set, the Abbott HEMAR Y-type Blood Set, the Bentley Infusion Blood Set (PFF-100), the Medex Hi-Flo TraumaR Quad Set (MX 884) and the Pall Ultipor Transfusion Set with Filter are compared. Flow rates and lifespan are evaluated by measuring the time required for 150 mL aliquots of homogeneous units of human red blood cells to pass through the devices under 300 mmHg constant pressure. Microfiltration of blood is briefly reviewed.