The Pall LipiGuard VS filter has been validated with the DONOR system. The filter set is incorporated in the DONOR system. The filter is attached to an easy to use administration set with automatic priming drip chamber.
Testing shows impressive performance characteristics:
- Lipid droplet removal of 96 - 100% of lipids > 10 microns
- Active leukocyte removal of 81%
- C3a reduction of 40%
- Microaggregate removal
SEM pictures show the validated LipiGuard VS filter with unique capability for safe reinfusion of patient's own blood.
Methods & assays for testing
- Sample for FBC
- Prime LipiGuard VS filter
- Set flow rate
- Record filtration time and blood temperature
- n=21
- FBC - automated counter
- Plasma Hb - spectrophotometer
- C3a - enzyme immunoassay
- Lipid droplet size - fluorescence microscopy
- Clinical flow of 2 - 12 ml/min. Free flow of 20 - 60 ml/min
Data on file.
