2006 EMA Vacutainer Cat

BD Diagnostics Preanalytical Systems
Product Catalogue 2006/7

Contents
BD in EMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
The BD Vacutainer
System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
BD Vacutainer
Tube Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
BD Vacutainer
Label Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Training and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Preanalytical Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Finding Real Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
BD Vacutainer
Paediatric Product Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

BD Vacutainer
Blood Collection System

Serum Tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Coagulation Tubes (Sodium Citrate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
ESR Tubes (Buffered Sodium Citrate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
ESR Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Serum Separator Tubes (BD SST II Advance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
EDTA Tubes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cross Match Tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Plasma Tubes (Heparin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Plasma Separation Tubes (BD PST II) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Fluoride/Oxalate Tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Trace Element Tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cell Preparation Tubes (BD CPT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Plasma Preparation Tubes (BD PPT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Blood Banking Tubes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
BD Eclipse Safety Needles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Needles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Blood Collection Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Holders and Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Microcollection
BD Microtainer
Tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Capillary Sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Other Collections
Critical Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Urine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Accessory Products
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Product Quality Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
General Conditions of Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
BD Vacutainer
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Authorised Distributors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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BD in Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMA)
BD was established in New Jersey, USA over 100 years ago as a medical device manufacturer. Since then, BD
has advanced to be one of the largest companies of its kind in the world, with annual revenues exceeding $4
billion. A strong base in proprietary technology makes BD a leading provider of medical products for
medication delivery, blood collection, diagnostic testing, flow cytometry, infusion therapy, surgery, anaesthesia
delivery, ophthalmology, critical care, immunization, sharps disposal and medication management.
In EMA, BD has a strong presence throughout the region with representation offices, sales support, technical
service and application training for all of its product range. In addition, BD EMA has a network of professional
distributors who are highly regarded in the market place and who provide added value to our products and
services.
BD Diagnostics - Preanalytical Systems
BD Preanalytical Systems offer a complete system of tubes, needles, needle holders,
and safety devices, which are optimally designed and tested for controlling preanalytical
variability throughout the specimen collection and handling process. The BD Vacutainer
range also includes a full range of products for paediatric and capillary blood collection.
BD Consumer Healthcare
BD Consumer Healthcare produces a range of products and services designed to help
people with diabetes live healthy lives. The BD Micro-Fine
TM
range of insulin syringes, pen
needles and lancets features some of the worlds thinnest and shortest cannulae, helping
to reduce the discomfort associated with insulin injections and blood capillary sampling.
BD Medical Systems
BD Medical Systems holds leadership positions in hypodermic needles and syringes,
infusion therapy devices, insulin injection systems and prefilled drug delivery systems for
pharmaceutical companies. It offers the industrys broadest, deepest line of safety
engineered sharps products, as well as surgical and regional anaesthesia, critical care and
sharps disposal products.
BD Ophthalmic Systems
BD Ophthalmic products comprise of two well-known names in ophthalmology,
BD Beaver
TM
and BD Visitec
TM
. The product range includes an extensive range of sterile,
single use devices and custom kits specifically designed for the ophthalmic surgeon.
BD Biosciences
BD Biosciences offers products suitable for clinical research and industrial applications. The
product range includes advanced clinical diagnostics systems for laboratories utilising flow
cytometry, micro volume fluorimetry and molecular techniques as well as Innovative,
leading edge instruments, reagents, culture systems and disposables for life science and
drug discovery research.
BD Diagnostics - Diagnostic Systems
BD Clinical Diagnostics offers new solutions with state-of-the-art instruments for
infectious disease diagnosis, such as a line of automated blood culture instruments and
bacterial identification and susceptibility testing. BD Industrial Diagnostics offers
dehydrated and prepared culture media, microbial identification systems, drug discovery,
biopharmaceutical production, environmental monitoring and QA/QC applications.
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The BD Vacutainer
System
The BD Vacutainer
blood collection system is a closed evacuated system, which consists of a double-ended

needle with safety valve, BD Vacutainer
holder and sterile BD Vacutainer
tubes with pre-measured

vacuum.
Blood is collected by screwing the sleeve-covered end of the needle into the holder, then puncturing the
patients vein with the other end. After performing venepuncture the tube is then pushed into the holder,
and the pre-measured vacuum of the tube allows the required volume of blood to be drawn.
There are many advantages to using the BD Vacutainer
blood collection system:

It is hygienic because the blood is drawn directly into the tube eliminating user exposure.
There is a wide range of colour-coded tubes available with pre-measured additives for a variety of
analytical tests covering haematology, clinical chemistry, immunology chemistry and coagulation.
There is no manual influence on the drawing of blood so the process remains consistent. The system is a
more reliable alternative to the traditional needle and syringe technique
1
.
The tubes are colour-coded according to the appropriate additive and international standards (ISO 6710). If
a tube is for reduced volume of draw, the closure is a translucent version of the colour-coded closure.
BD Vacutainer
Plus (plastic) blood collection tubes are made of clear latex free PET (Polyethylene
Terepthalate), which is shatter resistant and offers a clinically tested safer alternative to glass
2
.
BD Diagnostics - Preanalytical Systems also provide a range of other products including:
Needles; in a variety of gauges and lengths, and including the BD Eclipse
TM
safety needle.
Various holders, adaptors and accessories, such as tourniquets.
Products for the collection and analysis of urine.
The BD Microtainer
paediatric collection, including BD Microtainer
tubes with
BD Microgard
TM
closure.
Products for the collection of capillary blood samples from infants and adults, including BD Genie
TM
lancets
and BD Quikheel
TM
incision devices.
Critical Care Collection including safety products for arterial blood gas collection and analysis.
BD Diagnostics - Preanalytical Systems offer the widest range of safety-engineered products in the evacuated
blood market.
1 VS5391 Evaluation of Sample Quality and Analytic Results Between Specimens Collected in Vacutainer
Tubes and Current Syringe Collections. 11/98

2 Plastic blood tubes improve safety. Wayman DJ. Plastics News, June 6, 1994:52
Multiple sample
BD Eclipse
safety needle with
pink safety shield
Safety valve for
multiple sampling
Pre-measured
vacuum
BD Hemogard
safety closure
BD single-use holder
Sterile evacuated
BD Vacutainer
tube
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Block label
BD Vacutainer
Training and Support

BD Vacutainer
Systems also offer their users a variety of high quality

training programmes to continually update healthcare workers in the
use of the BD Vacutainer
blood collection system. The BD Vacutainer
blood collection system is designed to be simple in use, however, it is

important for all staff to derive maximum benefit from the system,
which is why we are committed to training staff in the hospital and
community.
An introduction to the use of the BD Vacutainer
blood collection system is provided when a hospital

converts to using BD Vacutainer
Systems products and services. This usually takes place prior to and during
the introduction of the system, and includes all healthcare personnel concerned.
A variety of material is available to support the training programme, all of which is available from BD
Customer Services. This includes:
BD Optima
SM
a comprehensive programme for improving
laboratory efficiency.
BD Valido
SM
a scientific process to specimen validation.
Phlebotomy Education CD Rom Programme this tool is
desi gned for customer educati on i n the use of the BD
Vacutainer
Systems and Safety Products.

(Only available to BD Vacutainer
users.)
BD Vacutainer
Quick Reference Guide: a step-by-step

guide to using the BD Vacutainer
blood collection system.

A Guide to the Withdrawal of Blood: a comprehensive
guide to using the BD Vacutainer
blood collection system

in a pocket size booklet, which is available to all staff.
Tube Guides: detailing the order of draw to be used when
collecting blood with more than one tube and which tests
each tube should be used for. These are hospital specific and
should be arranged through the hospitals Pathology Laboratory.
Mixing Guidelines: giving guidance on this important
preanalytical step.
Clinical Study Papers: to support individual products can also
be obtained.
www.bd.com: BDs website is a database of information and
support for BD Vacutainer
users. For example: instructions

for use, wall charts, product information and other educational
materials can be found here.
There is additional support in the form of:
Customer Service Team a team of 20 customer service representatives dedicated to helping and
supporting our customers with product enquiries and order fulfilment information.
Technical Specialists technical specialists are available to answer scientific queries regarding
BD products and services.
Fully trained Sales Specialists a team of 9 sales specialists, with an understanding of the laboratory
environment, offering a wide range of support and advice through the introduction and use of
BD Vacutainer
Systems products and services. They also offer advice on issues such as healthcare
worker and patient safety, product optimisation and patient comfort.
BD Diagnostics - Preanalytical Systems, Customer Service Department, 21 Between Towns Road, Cowley, Oxford OX4 3LY Tel: 01865 748844/781699
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Preanalytical Variables
46-68% of all laboratory errors occur in the preanalytical phase
5
, and
12.5% of preanalytical laboratory errors may cause an erroneous
medical decision
6
.
In order for results to be as accurate as possible and to reduce the
number of samples that need to be re-drawn, it is important to be
aware of preanalytical variables in the laboratory.
Order of draw for multiple samples.
1. Blood Culture Bottles
2. Non-Additive Tubes
3. Coagulation Tubes
4. Additive Tubes.
Coagulation tubes should be taken before plastic serum tubes as the clot
activator in plastic serum tubes may affect coagulation test results.
Tourniquet time must be removed after no more than one minute. If
applied for longer the pressure from the tourniquet may cause elevated
potassium levels. The tourniquet should be positioned 7.5cm to 10cm
above the puncture site.
Mixing most tubes contain an additive or clot activator that needs to
be mixed with the blood sample. Tubes with anticoagulants, such as
EDTA, need to be mixed to ensure the specimen does not clot. If tubes
are not mixed sufficiently, tubes with anticoagulant may clot and serum
tubes may not clot completely resulting in the specimen needing to be
re-drawn.
Underfilling tubes tubes should fill 10% of the label draw volume
i.e. 4.5 ml tube should fill between 4ml 5ml and tubes should have
25% head space ( 10%) to allow proper mixing (additive: blood).
Light sensitive analytes these include Bilirubin, Erthrocyte
Protoporphyrin and Carotene. They must be transported in appropriate
materials, such as foil, or should be collected in a light sensitive tube
otherwise results may be affected.
Storage of tubes store all tubes at 4-25C (39-77F), unless
otherwise noted on the package label. Extreme temperatures can reduce
the effectiveness of the tubes and cause abstract results. Always
remember to rotate your stock.
Venepuncture site veins that have thickened walls are harder to
puncture than normal. In such circumstances, or if the chosen vein has
been damaged by frequent venepunctures, it is best to look for another
vein at a different site.
Centrifugation speed never centrifuge glass tubes at more than
2200g in a horizontal head (swinging bucket) centrifuge or above 1300g
in fixed angle centrifuge heads, as breakage may occur. The clotting
of a sample must be fully completed before centrifugation of serum
tubes.
5. Source Becan-Mcbride K. Laboratory Sampling: Does the Process Affect the Outcome? Journal of Intravenous Nursing May June 1999; Vol.
22, No. 3
6. Source: M. Plebani Carraro P. Mistakes in a stat Laboratory: types and frequency. Clinical Chemistry. 1997; 43:8 1348-1351
BD Diagnostics - Preanalytical Systems follow the National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards (NCCLS) Guidelines
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Finding Real Solutions
BD is the worlds leading manufacturer of safety-
engineered devices and BD Diagnostics - Preanalytical
Systems is the worlds leading supplier of safety
products within the evacuated blood collection
market.
Every day thousands of healthcare workers are potentially exposed to life
threatening diseases as the result of accidents involving medical devices
critical to the care and treatment of their patients.
Needlestick and other sharps injuries present an exposure risk to hepatitis
B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), HIV and other blood borne pathogens, and
represent an occupational hazard to over 5.6 million workers in the
healthcare industry. BD is a pioneer in the development of safety products
designed to protect healthcare workers and is actively seeking to expand the
market for products that protect against sharps injuries.
BD has dedicated more money, human resources and technical know-how to the
task of reducing sharps injuries than any other company. With more than $500
million spent on manufacturing and R&D along with the approval of 75 new patents for
safety devices over the past 12 years, BD leads the world in providing the means for
reducing healthcare worker injuries.
BD is committed to raising awareness of risks faced by healthcare workers and the methods for increasing safety. Our
company's goal is to educate and inform institutions and the people at risk. Today, we have the most extensive array of
safety-engineered devices in the industry, including blood collection systems, syringes and infusion therapy systems, and
are the acknowledged leader in providing the newest generations of technology and educational services.
BD has launched the Safety Compliance Initiative to raise end-user
awareness of the risk of needlestick and other sharps injuries. We will
work with you to achieve your safety goals, while continuing to deliver
superior patient care. BD also provide substantial support for the
EPINet
TM
(The Exposure Prevention Information Network) program,
which tracks and analyses needlestick injuries. The intent of EPINet
TM
is
to provide healthcare facilities with a standardised method for recording
percutaneous injuries and contacts with blood and other body fluids.
With more than 65 years of providing safety-engineered devices,
educational services and value programmes designed to help prevent
occupational injury, BD recognises that engineering controls are an
effective component of an injury reduction programme.
By choosing to work with BD to transition your Trust you can select from
the widest range of safety products in the world. Our trained and
competent clinical resource consultants, experts and sales team will give
you access to the largest range of support services and specialist
education programs available in the industry. You also have the
reassurance of knowing that you working with a team of people
dedicated to offering you real solutions to the safety challenges you are
facing in the work place today.
For more information on this and other BD Safety products please contact your local BD Sales Office or visit
www.bd.com
EPINet is a trademark of the University of Virginia
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BD Vacutainer
Paediatric Product Range

BD Quikheel Incision Device
The safe, easy and virtually painless blood sampling device designed for heelsticks in premature infants,
newborns and babies.
1 Tapered surface under BD Quikheel
TM
logo provides better
visibility of blade location for accurate site selection.
2 Finger contoured design provides a steady and stable grip during
lancet activation.
3 Instant trigger action provides a rapid automated incision of
consistent depth and width that ensures desired blood flow.
4 Extra thin surgical steel blade provides the finest, cleanest surgical
incision resulting in a virtually pain-free heelstick.
5 Permanently retractable blade minimises possible injury and
eliminates chance of re-use.
BD Genie Lancet
A full product line of safety-engineered capillary blood sampling devices
1 Convenient, self-contained, single-use device with no loading or
special preparation required.
2 Full range of blade depths and needle gauges optimise blood
flow for varying sample requirements.
3 Purple BD Genie
TM
is the smallest gauge single-use glucose
lancet available.
4 Low trigger force makes device easier to activate.
5 Ultra-sharp surgical stainless steel blades and needles allow for
exceptional patient comfort.
6 One-step activation, within milliseconds, ensures a rapid precise
incision that is consistent in depth and width.
7 Automatic and permanent lancet retraction minimizes possible
injury and eliminates accidental re-use.
BD Microtainer
with BD Microgard Closure

A full family of products for all your capillary collection needs
1 Integral collector eliminates the need for assembly.
2 BD Microgard
TM
closure nests securely on bottom of tube or
extender.
3 8mm inner tube diameter allows for easy probe access.
4 Lot number and expiration dates printed, for increased quality
control.
5 Wider tube reservoir with exclusive textured inner surface
improves flow and mixability.
6 Unique twist-assist safety BD Microgard
TM
closure significantly
reduces splatter upon removal.
7 Can be used with an extender to fit tube racks.
8 Amber tubes are available for light sensitive analytes.
BD Neosyte Neonatal Needle
Your solution for paediatric venous collection
1 Single-ended needle allows small quantities of venous blood to
be taken from neonates and infants, up to no specific age.
2 Butterfly wings for ease of use
3 Silicone coated needle (as used on BD PrecisionGlide
TM
needles)
to enable smooth insertion of the needle
4 Designed to prevent the needle from being pushed too far into
the patient and embedding the needle in tissue, or
alternatively from being easily lost in bedding.
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Path of blade incision follows a sweeping motion
Instant
vertical
incision path
BD Microgard
TM
closure with unique
twist assist
8mm wide tube
diameter
Integral
collector
Printed Lot Numbers, Fill Lines &
Expiration Dates on tube
Textured inner service
Flat
bottom
Tube extender
Silicone coated
needle Large butterfly
wings for ease
of use
Open end to allow blood
to flow into collection tube
BD Vacutainer
Tube Information
BD Vacutainer
blood collection tubes incorporate the latex-free BD Hemogard

TM
closure
3
,
which has two parts; an inner stopper and an outer protective cap. The BD Hemogard
TM
closure is easier to remove than conventional stoppers
4
, and protects the user from contact
with patients blood. The BD Hemogard
TM
closure may also be removed using an automated
system such as PLUGGO
TM
(available from Clinicon UK Ltd). The BD Vacutainer
blood
collection tubes can be recapped using secondary over-caps (also available from Clinicon UK Ltd).
The alternative to the BD Hemogard
TM
closure is the traditional conventional stopper.
Tube Dimensions
BD Vacutainer
has 3 main sizes of tube:

13mm x 75mm 13mm x 100mm 16mm x 100mm
(actual size) (actual size) (actual size)
1.8ml, 2ml, 2.5ml, 4ml, 4.5ml, 5ml, 8ml, 8.5ml, 9.5ml,
2.7ml, 3ml, 3.5ml, 6ml, 7ml. 10ml.
4ml, 4.3ml, 4.5ml,
5ml, 6ml.
BD Vacutainer
also offers the following tube sizes:

8mm x 100mm 1.8ml
10.25mm x 64mm 1.6ml, 1.8ml, 2ml, 2.7ml, 3ml
10.25mm x 120mm 5ml
16mm x 75mm 7ml
16mm x 125mm 8ml
3.1990 Winner of the Industrial Designers Society of Americas Socially Responsible Design Award
4. VS5713- A comparative Evaluation of the 16mm BD Hemogard Closures with Respect to User Exposure to Blood and Cap Removal and Reinsertion Forces. 09/99
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BD Vacutainer
Label Guide
Coming soon - a fresh new label
Accuracy is our first priority
At BD, we understand that misaligned labels can interfere with the reading of bar codes in automated
systems, which can lead to system downtime, re-labelling of tubes, and unnecessary delays in specimen
processing.
It is our goal to help you improve your laboratory's efficiency by offering solutions designed to reduce the
additional work associated with misaligned secondary labels.
To assist in this effort, all BD Vactutainer
Plus Plastic Tubes have been re-styled to include a visual guide for
proper placement of secondary labelling. With proper training, the use of these patented label features
should help to reduce errors due to label misalignment.
This re-styling affects the unit label, shelf pack label, and case label.
The new style labelling will be introduced progressively across the BD Vacutainer
product range.
Patient
information
CE mark
Expiry
date
Lot
number
Single-use
symbol
Draw
volume
Sterilisation
indicator
Tube type and
additive
Colour-coded
notch
Catalogue
number
Serum Tubes
BD Vacutainer
Serum tubes are generally used for serum determinations within Clinical Chemistry and Serology. The tubes are available
in a range of sizes in both plastic and glass and can be identified by a red cap. BD Vacutainer
Serum tubes are also available with a

pink cap and crossmatch label for transfusion patients. (See page 18.)
BD Vacutainer
Plastic Serum tubes have the additive Silica sprayed on the inner walls of the tube to accelerate the clotting process. In
BD Vacutainer
Glass Serum tubes the grain of the glass surface activates the clotting process naturally, and therefore these tubes are
not Silica sprayed.
BD Vacutainer
Serum tubes are also available with the additive Thrombin, which significantly accelerates the clotting time. An orange
cap identifies BD Vacutainer
Thrombin tubes.
The minimum recommended clotting time for serum tubes for patients without anticoagulant is:
BD Vacutainer
Serum Tube (Red) - 60 minutes

BD Vacutainer
Thrombin Tube (Orange) - 5 minutes

Cat. No. Vol. (ml) Additive Size (mm) Label Type Box/Case Qty
BD Vacutainer
Plastic Serum tube with Red BD Hemogard

TM
Closure
368492 2 Silica (Clot Act) 13x75 Paper 100/1000
BD Vacutainer
Plastic Thrombin tube with Orange BD Hemogard

TM
Closure
367811 6 Thrombin 13x100 Paper 100/1000
367817 5 Thrombin 13x75 Paper 100/1000
BD Vacutainer
Glass Thrombin tube with Orange BD Hemogard

TM
Closure
368925 3 Thrombin 13x75 Paper
368923 7 Thrombin 13x100 Paper 100/1000
Mixing recommendation: Plastic serum tubes should be gently inverted 180
0
and back 5-6 times
Centrifugation instructions: 1300g for 10 minutes at 25C room temperature
Please contact us for copies of BD clinical studies relating to BD Vacutainer
Serum tubes.
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Serum Separator Tubes (BD SST II Advance)
BD Vacutainer
Serum Separation tubes are generally used for serum determinations in Chemistry. The tubes are available in a range of sizes in
both glass BD SST
TM
, and plastic BD SST
TM
II Advance, and can be identified by a gold cap. BD SST
TM
& BD SST
TM
II Advance tubes contain
Silica to activate clotting of the specimen, and a gel that forms a barrier between the clot and the serum after centrifugation. BD SST
TM
II
Advance tubes contain a NEW improved gel that has been developed by BD to help meet the changing needs of the laboratory. BD SST
TM
II Advance tubes are compatible with many commonly used therapeutic drugs and are therefore suitable for therapeutic drug monitoring.
BD SST
TM
II Advance gel combines the following benefits for increased laboratory efficiency:
Improved analyte stability, certain therapeutic drugs were stable (more than 90% recovery) at the following conditions; 4 hours at
25C, 24 hours at 4C and 7 days at 4C.
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Gel barrier integrity is maintained, eliminating the need for specialist gel transport tubes.
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There are also reduced incidents of gel
globule formation and gel smearing.
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Longer shelf life increased from 12 months to 16 months.
The minimum recommended clotting time for BD SST
TM
and BD SST
TM
II Advance tubes for patients without anticoagulant is 30 minutes.
BD Vacutainer
Plastic SST
TM
II Advance tube with Gold BD Hemogard
TM
Closure
367957 3.5 Silica (Clot Act)/Gel 13x75 Paper 100/1000
367955 5 Silica (Clot Act)/Gel 13x100 Paper 100/1000
367958 8.5 Silica (Clot Act)/Gel 16x100 Block 100/1000
BD Vacutainer
Plastic SST
TM
II Advance tube with Blue BD Hemogard
TM
Closure
BD Vacutainer
Plastic SST
TM
II Advance tube with Rust BD Hemogard
TM
Closure
BD Vacutainer
Plastic SST
TM
II Advance tube with Clear BD Hemogard
TM
Closure
Mixing recommendation: Serum Separation tubes should be gently inverted 180
0
and back 5-6 times
Centrifugation instructions: Plastic BD SST
TM
II tubes - 1300-2000g for 10 minutes at 25C room temperature
SST
TM
& BD SST
TM
II Advance tubes.
9. VS5775 Comparison of Vacutainer
SST II PLUS with Glass Serum Tubes for 12 Drugs. 02/00

10. VS5824 Gel Barrier Comparison of BD Vacutainer
SST II Plus, SST Plus and SST Plus Transport Tubes in Post Centrifugation Transportation. 02/01
11. VS5781 Comparison of Vacutainer
SST Tubes with Plus SST II Tubes for Gel Stability: Globules. 02/00
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Plasma Tubes (Heparin)
BD Vacutainer
Plasma tubes contain Sodium or Lithium Heparin and are generally used for plasma determinations in Clinical Chemistry.
The tubes are available in a range of sizes in both plastic and glass and can be identified by a green cap.
The concentration of the Lithium and Sodium Heparin additive in BD Vacutainer
Plasma tubes is 17 International Units of Heparin/ml

of blood. The additive in the plastic tube is spray coated on the inner wall, and in the glass tubes it is either lyophilised (2 and 3ml) or
vacuum dried (5 and 7ml).
Heparin tubes can be centrifuged immediately, without the need to wait for the clotting process to be complete.
Cat. No. Vol. (ml) Size (mm) Label Type Box/Case Qty
BD Vacutainer
Plastic Lithium Heparin tube with Green BD Hemogard

TM
Closure
368494 2 13x75 Paper 100/1000
368884 4 13x75 Paper 100/1000
368886 6 13x100 Paper 100/1000
367526 10 13x100 Paper 100/1000
BD Vacutainer
Plastic Sodium Heparin tube with Green BD Hemogard

TM
Closure
367869 4 13x75 Paper 100/1000
367876 6 13x100 Paper 100/1000
Mixing recommendation: Plasma tubes should be gently inverted 180
0
and back 8-10 times
Serum tubes.
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Plasma Separation Tubes (BD PST II)
BD Vacutainer
Plasma Separation tubes are generally used for plasma determinations in Chemistry. The tubes are available in a range
of sizes in both glass BD PST
TM
, and plastic BD PST
TM
II, and can be identified by a light green cap.
BD PST
TM
& BD PST
TM
II contain 17 IU/ml of Lithium Heparin to prevent coagulation of the specimen, and a gel made of an inert polymer
that forms a barrier between the cells and the plasma during centrifugation.
BD PST
TM
II tubes contain a NEW improved gel that has been developed by BD to help meet the changing needs of the laboratory.
BD PST
TM
II gel combines the following benefits for increased laboratory efficiency:
Enhanced plasma puritydemonstrated by a reduction in Fibrin, and in measurable white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets.
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Extended analyte stability as most analytes are stable in the tube for 24hrs at 25C.
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Recommended for the most commonly tested analytes as it is clinically equivalent to the BD PST
TM
tube.
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Plastic PST
TM
II tube with Light Green Hemogard
TM
Closure
367374 3 Li Hep/Gel 13x75 Paper 100/1000
367376 4.5 Li Hep/Gel 13x100 Paper 100/1000
367378 8 Li Hep/Gel 16x100 Paper 100/1000
Mixing recommendation: Plasma Separation tubes should be gently inverted 180
0
and back 8-10 times
Centrifugation instructions: Plastic BD PST
TM
II tubes - 1300-2000g for 10 minutes at 25C room temperature
PST
TM
& BD PST
TM
II tubes.
12. VS5924 Improved Plasma Purity of the BD Vacutainer
PSTII PLUS Plastic tubes compared to the BD PST PLUS Plastic Tubes
13. VS5925 Extended Analyte Stability in the BD Vacutainer
PSTII PLUS Plastic Tubes

14. VS5919 Comparison of BD PSTPLUS to BD PSTII for 22 chemistry analytes and 3 cardiac markers
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Fluoride/Oxalate Tubes
BD Vacutainer
Sodium Fluoride/Potassium Oxalate tubes are used for glucose determinations. The tubes are available in both plastic
and glass and can be identified by a grey cap.
Glucose values in unpreserved blood samples decrease quickly after collection as glucose is metabolised by the blood cells. The additives
contained in BD Vacutainer

Sodium Fluoride/Potassium Oxalate tubes will stabilise glucose levels for up to 24 hrs.
BD Vacutainer
Plastic Fluoride/Oxalate tube with Grey BD Hemogard

TM
Closure
368920 2 Fluoride/Oxalate 13x75 Paper 100/1000
Mixing recommendation: Fluoride/Oxalate tubes should be gently inverted 180
0
and back 8-10 times
Centrifugation instructions: 1300g for 10 minutes 25C room temperature
Fluoride/Oxalate tubes.
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Coagulation Tubes (Sodium Citrate)
BD Vacutainer
Citrate tubes are generally used for coagulation studies. The tubes are available in a range of sizes in both plastic and
glass and can be identified by a light blue cap. BD Vacutainer
Citrate tubes contain Buffered Citrate solution, which is used as an

anticoagulant for coagulation studies.
BD Vacutainer
Plus Citrate is the NEW clinically proven plastic Citrate tube from BD Vacutainer
systems. BD Vacutainer
Plus Citrate
features innovative tube geometry that minimises tube headspace and associated platelet activation to optimise APTT monitoring of
unfractionated Heparin patients. You will always get a full draw with standard outside tube dimensions, even with small draw volumes.
BD Vacutainer
Plus Citrate tubes combine the following advantages:

Clinically equivalent performance to the recognized global Gold Standard, the 4.5ml BD Vacutainer
Glass Buffered Citrate tube.

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Clinically proven in multi-centre clinical trials for coagulation testing across all major patient populations.
Evaluated with the most widely used coagulation analytical systems.
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BD Vacutainer Systems
TM
also offer glass CTAD (buffered Citrate, Theophylline; Adenosine and Dipyridamole) tubes for patient Heparin
monitoring and routine coagulation determinations.
BD Vacutainer
Plus Citrate tube with Light Blue BD Hemogard

TM
Closure
363047 1.8 Na Citrate (0.109M) 13x75 Paper 100/1000
BD Vacutainer
Glass Citrate tube with Light Blue BD Hemogard

TM
Closure
BD Vacutainer
Glass Citrate tube with Light Blue Conventional Closure

368927 1.8 Na Citrate (0.105M) 10.25x47 Paper 100/1000
BD Vacutainer
Glass CTAD tube with Light Blue BD Hemogard

TM
Closure
367562 2.7 CTAD (0.109M) 13x75 Paper 100/1000
367599 4.5 CTAD (0.109M) 13x75 Paper 100/1000
Mixing recommendation: Citrate tubes should be gently inverted 180
0
and back 3-4 times
Centrifugation instructions: Plastic Citrate tubes - 2000-2500g for 10-15 minutes at 25c room temperature
Glass Citrate tubes - 1500g for 15 minutes at 25C room temperature*
Plus Citrate tubes.

7 VS5936 Evaluation of BD Vacutainer Plus 2.7 and 1.8mL Sodium Citrate Coagulation Tubes Using The ELECTRA 1400c Analyser 11/01
8 VS5966 Evaluation of 0.019M BD Vacutainer
TM
Plus Plastic and 0.105M BD Vacutainer
TM
Glass Sodium Citrate Tubes for PT and APTT Using the Sysmex CA - 1500 Analyzer. 06/02
9 VS5967 Evaluation of BD Vacutainer
TM
Plus Plastic 0.109M and 0.105M BD Vacutainer
TM
Glass Sodium Citrate Tubes for PT and APTT using the ILACL Futura Analyzer. 06/02
* Produces Platelet Poor Plasma ( 10,000/ul) REF: NCCLS Document H21-A2. Collection, Transportation and Processing of Blood Specimens for Coagulation Testing and Performance of Coagulation Assays, 2nd
Ed. Wayne, PA: National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards
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ESR Products
BD Vacutainer
Sedi-15 Instrument is a fully automated and closed system for the determination of the Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
(ESR). BD Vacutainer
Sedi-15 will calculate the manual one hour and two hour Westergren readings within 27 minutes, utilising its
unique integrated mixer and digital camera. BD Vacutainer
Sedi-15 is equipped with a rack which holds 15 sterile evacuated 1.8ml

BD Seditainer
TM
tubes, an integrated printer for immediate printed results, and a network cable allowing it to be linked with other
BD Vacutainer
Sedi-15 Instruments. A quality control start-up kit including check tubes is also available.
BD Vacutainer
Glass Seditainer
TM
tube with Black Conventional Closure
Cat. No. Description Qty
BD Vacutainer
Sedi-15 System and Additional Equipment

366076 BD
TM
Sedi-15 Closed Automated System 1
366041 BD
TM
Sedi-15 Tube Rack (holds up to 15 1.8ml tubes) 1
366072 BD
TM
Sedi-15 Barcode Reader 1
361520 BD
TM
Sedi-15 Printer Paper Roll 20
366119 Quality Performance Test Kit 1
BD Vacutainer
Sedisystem
TM
Additional Equipment
366044 BD Sedisystem
TM
Printer Paper Roll 1
Mixing recommendation: ESR tubes should be gently inverted 180
0
and back 8-10 times
Sedi-15 instrument.
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ESR Tubes (Buffered Sodium Citrate)
BD Vacutainer
Seditainer
TM
tubes are used for measuring the Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) without the need for opening a
tube for blood pipetting or transfer. BD Seditainer
TM
tubes are available in glass and are identified by a black cap. Blood is drawn directly
into the BD Seditainer
TM
tube, the tube has to be mixed 8-10 times, inserted into the BD Seditainer
TM
Stand and the result can be read
after 60 minutes. The BD Seditainer
TM
stand holds up to 10 BD Seditainer
TM
tubes and is equipped with a unique zero level adjustment
and movable scales giving Westergren readings.
BD Vacutainer
Glass Seditainer
TM
tube with Black BD Hemogard
TM
Closure
BD Vacutainer
Glass Seditainer
TM
tube with Black Conventional Closure
BD Vacutainer
Manual ESR tube with BD Hemogard

TM
Closure
367740 1.6 Na Citrate (0.129) 13x75 Paper 100/1000
367741 2.4 Na Citrate (0.129) 13x75 Paper 100/1000
Cat. No. Description Qty
BD Vacutainer
Manual ESR Seditainer

TM
Stand
366016 Manual BD Seditainer
TM
Stand 1
Mixing recommendation: ESR tubes should be gently inverted 180
0
and back 8-10 times
Seditainer
TM
tubes.
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Crossmatch Tubes
BD Vacutainer
Crossmatch tubes are used for blood transfusion patients. The tubes are available in plastic EDTA and plain clot activator
tubes and in glass plain serum tubes. A pink cap and a specialised crossmatch label, which is larger than the usual block label to allow
more information to be recorded, identify BD Vacutainer
Crossmatch tubes.
BD Vacutainer
Plastic EDTA Crossmatch tube with Pink BD Hemogard

TM
Closure
366164 4 K2EDTA (Spray) 13x75 Xmatch 100/1000
367941 6 K2EDTA (Spray) 13x100 Xmatch 100/1000
BD Vacutainer
Plastic Clot Activator Crossmatch tube with Pink BD Hemogard

TM
Closure
368817 6 Silica (Clot Act) 13x100 Xmatch 100/1000
Mixing recommendation: Plastic Silica tubes should be gently inverted 180
0
and back 5-6 times
EDTA tubes should be gently inverted 180
0
and back 8-10 times
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EDTA Tubes
BD Vacutainer
EDTA tubes are generally used for whole blood Haematology determinations. The tubes are available in a range of sizes
in both plastic and glass and can be identified by a lavender cap. BD Vacutainer
EDTA tubes are available with a pink cap and

crossmatch label for transfusion patients. (See page 18.)
Generally, K2 or K3 Potassic Salt of EDTA (Ethylene Diamine Tetra Acetic acid) is used as an anticoagulant. In BD Vacutainer

Plastic EDTA
tubes the inner wall is spray coated with the additive, whereas in BD Vacutainer
Glass EDTA tubes the additive is in liquid form.

BD Vacutainer
Aprotinine K3EDTA tube is available for assays that require a proteolytic enzyme inhibitor. A conventional pink cap
identifies BD Vacutainer
Aprotinine K3EDTA tubes.

Cat. No. Vol. (ml) Size (mm) Label Type Box/Case Qty
BD Vacutainer
Plastic K2EDTA tube with Lavender BD Hemogard

TM
Closure
368841 2 13x75 Paper 100/1000
368856 3 13x75 Paper 100/1000
368861 4 13x75 Paper 100/1000
367864 6 13x100 Paper 100/1000
BD Vacutainer
Plastic K3EDTA tube with Lavender BD Hemogard

TM
Closure
367836 2 13x75 Block 100/1000
368857 3 13x75 Block 100/1000
368860 4 13x75 Paper 100/1000
Mixing recommendation: EDTA tubes should be gently inverted 180
0
and back 8-10 times
EDTA tubes.
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Blood Banking Tubes
BD Vacutainer
ACD tubes are generally used in Immuno-haematology or blood banking units to preserve red blood cells.
BD Vacutainer
ACD tubes are available in glass only and are identifiable by a yellow cap.
BD Vacutainer
ACD tubes contain the active anticoagulant Tri-sodium Citrate with Citric Acid and Dextrose. It is available in two
formulations: ACD solution A and ACD solution B. In the ACD solution A formulation, an additive to blood ratio of 1:5.67 is used
whereas in the ACD solution B formulation the additive to blood ratio is 1:3.
BD Vacutainer
Glass ACD Solution B tube with Yellow BD Hemogard

TM
Closure
367756 6 ACD B 13X100 Paper 100/1000
BD Vacutainer
Plastic Evacuated Secondary Tube (EST) with Transcluscent White Hemogard Closure
362725 3 None 13x75 Banded 100/1000
Mixing recommendation: ACD tubes should be gently inverted 180
0
and back 8-10 times
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Trace Element Tubes
BD Vacutainer
Trace Element tubes are generally used to analyse the level of certain trace elements in blood samples.
BD Vacutainer
Trace Element tubes contain minimum quantities of several trace elements. The levels of contaminants from the stopper
or tube are guaranteed to a minimal level, which is listed below. Sodium Heparin tubes are used for plasma analysis and plain tubes are
used for serum analysis. This information is also detailed in the product insert.
TEST g/litre
Antimony -
Arsenic 0.2
Cadmium 0.1
Calcium 150.0
Chromium 0.5
Copper 5.0
Iron 25.0
Lead 0.3
Magnesium 40.0
Manganese 1.5
Mercury 3.0
Selenium 0.6
Zinc 40.0
BD Vacutainer
Plastic Plain tube with Royal Blue BD Hemogard

TM
Closure
368380 6 Clot Activator 13x100 Paper 100/1000
BD Vacutainer
Plastic Sodium EDTA with Royal Blue BD Hemogard

TM
Closure
368381 6 K2EDTA 13x100 Paper 100/1000
Mixing recommendation: Trace Element tubes should be gently inverted 180
0
and back 8-10 times
Centrifugation instructions: 1300g for 10 minutes 25C room temperature
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Plasma Preparation Tubes (BD PPT
TM
)
The PPT Plasma Preparation Tube is:
Proven for HIV and HCV screening in Blood Banks
Proven for HIV and HCV viral load testing
A closed system for greater Safety
Eliminates manual separation and transfer steps
Provide one device Blood Collection, Transport and Storage
Isolation of plasma from whole blood is a first step for many in-vitro molecular diagnostic assays such as but not limited to PCR
polymerase chain reaction and/or bDNA branched DNA amplification techniques. Although, one definition of plasma is acellular, a
current accepted technique for plasma separation is to collect whole blood into an EDTA or ACD blood collection tube, such as the BD
Vacutainer tube containing these anticoagulants. This anticoagulated blood, collected by routine phlebotomy, requires centrifugation
to separate the plasma from the formed elements. Immediately after centrifugation, the tube is opened and the plasma is carefully
pipetted into a separate container. The BD Vacutainer Brand PPT - Plasma Preparation Tube- combines a spray-dried anticoagulant
and a polyester material which separates most of the erythrocytes and granulocytes, and some of the lymphocytes and monocytes away
from the supernatant. Plasma prepared in a BD PPT tube may contain a higher concentration of platelets than the concentration found
in whole blood. The result is a convenient, safe, single tube system for the collection of whole blood and the separation of plasma.
Samples can be collected, processed and transported in situ thereby reducing the possibility of exposure to bloodborne pathogens at the
collection and sample processing sites.
BD Vacutainer
Plastic PPT
TM
tube with BD Pearlescent White Hemogard
TM
Closure
362795 5 K2EDTA/Gel 13x100 See Thru 100/1000
362797 8.5 K2EDTA/Gel 16x100 See Thru 100/1000
Mixing recommendation: Plasma Preparation tubes should be gently inverted 180
0
and back 8-10 times
PPT
TM
tubes.
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Cell Preparation Tubes (BD CPT)
Applications:
Immune Function Tests
Lymphocyte proliferation Assays
Metastic Tumour cell detection
HLA-typing
Genetic marker Analysis
HIV proviral testing
BD Elispot Reagents
T-SPOT (CE) (Oxford Immunotech)
This tube allows the isolation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) in just one step. It means you no longer need to label
secondary tubes, dilute blood, layer and harvest from an open density gradient.
BD Cell Preparation Tubes contain an anticoagulant (sodium citrate or sodium heparin), a combined gel/Ficoll separation system and
are silicone coated to minimize non-specific cell activation. Blood is drawn directly into the tube (using the standard BD Vacutainer
technique) and should be processed within 24h after collection for cell based assays. During centrifugation, the PBMCs form a layer above
the gel; a stable, impermeable barrier to erythrocytes and granulocytes which remain below the gel barrier.
After centrifugation, for optimum recovery of PBMCs, the tube is inverted gently to resuspend the PBMCs in the plasma. It can then be
opened to transfer the cell/plasma suspension into a secondary tube e.g. for washing (pour over or pipette out). In order to obtain plasma
&PBMCs separately, the plasma can first be removed and then the cells are harvested by adding 3-5 ml washing buffer directly into the
CPT tube. In addition, the CPT system offers the unique possibility to dispatch or store the PBMCs in the primary tube after centrifugation,
in which case the autologous plasma serves as the nutrient. Depending on your application the PBMCs can then be stored up to 48 hours
at room temperature.
As a whole, the CPT system guarantees a strict standardization of PBMCs isolation and simplifies the isolation process considerably. The
closed, sterile system renders high sample quality and significant reduction of biohazards, cell stimulation tests, tumour cell detection,
HLA-typing and nucleic acid preparation.
Cat. No. Vol. (ml) Additive Size (mm) Label Type Box Qty
BD Vacutainer
Glass CPT
TM
tube with Blue/Black speckled Conventional Closure
362781 4 Sodium Citrate/Ficoll 13x100 See Thru 60
362782 8 Sodium Citrate/Ficoll 16x125 See Thru 60
BD Vacutainer
Glass CPT
TM
tube with Red/Green speckled Conventional Closure
362780 8 Sodium Heparin/Ficoll 16x125 See Thru 60
Mixing recommendation: Cell Preparation tubes should be gently inverted 180
0
and back 8-10 times
Centrifugation instructions: 1500-1800g for 15-20 minutes at 25C room temperature
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PAXgene
TM
Blood RNA System
Applications & Diseases area:
Oncology
CML (bcr/abl)
Circulating tumour deraction
Clorectan Cancer recurrence
NeurologyMS)
Inflammatory Disease (RA)
Hemostasis and Thrombosis
Diabetes
The PAXgene Blood RNA System is a revolutionary, enabling technology that consolidates and
integrates the key steps of whole blood collection, nucleic acid stabilization, and RNA purification. By minimizing the unpredictability
associated with RNA processing, the
system provides enhanced accuracy of intracelluluar RNA analysis.
The PAX gene system is standardized on convenient Bd Vauctainer technology, enhancing patient and health care worker safety, providing
sample protection, and facilitating
Consistent blood volumes.
The PAXgene tube contains a proprietary reagent that immediately stabilizes introcellular RNA for days at room temperature and weeks
at 4C. The ability to eliminate freezing batch samples and minimize processing urgency, greatly enhances lab efficiency.
The PAXgene kit uses a unique version of Qiagens proven seperation and purification technology. The purification process is deigned to
provide high quality RNA from samples that have been
stabilized in the PreAnalytix reagent.
The PAXgene Blood RNA System CE/IVD provides clinical laboratories, pharmaceutical, CRO, and research institutions with a completely
integrated approach to RNA purification. No special kits, no uncertainty. One intergrated product from blood collection to pure RNA.
Cat. No. Description Quantity
BD Vacutainer
Plastic PAXgene
TM
Blood RNA Tubes with BD Hemogard
TM
Closure
762165 PAXgene
TM
Blood RNA Tubes 100
*PAXgene
TM
tubes are available from BD Diagnostics - Preanalytical Systems; the PAXgene
TM
kits are available
from Qiagen on +21 03 291 2000.
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BD
TM
P100 Kit
BD P100 is an evacuated blood collection tube that contains Proprietary protein stabilizers and an innovative mechanical separator that
provides a means for collection, separation and transportation of plasma to be used in protein analysis. This product is for research use
only and therefore the use of this product for diagnostic procedures and patient management is strictly prohibited. Neither the clinical
utility nor the performance characteristics of the tube as part of an invitro diagnostic procedure has been established.
The BD P100 tube contains spray-dried K2 EDTA as the anticoagulant and proprietary stabilizers to minimize protein degradation.
During centrifugation, the mechanical separator is activated and moves into the position between the plasma and cellular elements.
The mechanical separator dramatically minimizes cellular contamination. After separation, plasma may be aspirated directly from the
collection tube, eliminating the need to transfer the plasma to a secondary tube.
When using the BD P100 you would need the following equipment (not provided with the kit):
1. Disposable transfer pipettes if direct sampling from the instrument is not used or if the specimen is stored separately.
2. Centrifuge capable of generating 2000-3000g (RCF) at the bottom of the tube.
3. Gloves, eye protection and other personal protective equipment as necessary for protection from exposure to blood borne pathogens.
Protect Valuable Plasma Proteins
BD P100 tubes contain proprietary stabilizers that immediately solubilize during blood collection, enhancing recovery and preservation
of plasma analytes:
Sterile and ready to use
No reconstitution required
No secondary transfer steps
Novel non-gel separator
BD P100 Blood Collection System ID for Research Use Only, not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Cat. No. Volume (ml) Quantity
BD Vacutainer
P100 Blood Collection

366456 8.5 12
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BD
TM
FFE
The only separation system that provides high resolution fractionation and purification across a broad mass range from peptides and
proteins to cellular organelles.
Whether you are using LC/MS to discover targets for drugs intervention or conducting large-scale 2D-PAGE proteome ID maps, the BD
Free Flow Electrophoresis System provides host of Novel performance benefits that improves research results:
Continuous, Matrix-free Separation: Anlyte recovery from gels and non specific proteins losses to separation matrices are eliminated.
Ultra fine, Highly Accurate Separation Gradient: The system provides 96 discrete ph levels of 0.1 ph units or less, with separations in
less that 30 minutes. The separation quality and accuracy is truly impressive, providing highest reproducibility. The molecules are
separated either based on their isoelectric points, using proprietary free-flow reagents (isoelectric focusing) or by net charge (zone
electrophoresis), depending on the protocol.
Compatibility with Downstream Applications: The BD Free Flow Electrophoresis System is easy to use and is an ideal first step in
reduction of sample complexity. Its compatible with to HPLC or SDS or IEF PAGE methods, enabling access to low abundance proteins.
Key Protein Analytical Applications:
The BD Free Flow Electrophoresis System uniquely enables a multiple of applications, from plasma proteomics to organelle purification:
Human Plasma Protein Analysis
Membrane Proteins
Organelle-based Sub-proteomes
The BD Free Flow Electrophoresis System Improves research results:
Continuous, Matrix-Free Separation
Ultra Fine, Highly Accurate Separation Gradient
Compability with downstream analytical methods.
Cat. No. Quantity
BD
TM
Free Flow Electrophoresis System
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Urine
BD Vacutainer
urine products provide a standardised system for urine collection and transportation, which offer the same benefits as
a closed blood collection system. Available for urine analysis are tubes, a collection cup and a transfer straw. For Microbiology, tubes with
transfer straws and a 24 hour container are available. At the point of collection, the urine sample is transferred directly from the sample
cup into an evacuated tube. BD Vacutainer
closed system for urine analysis reduces handling and minimises the risk of contact with
the specimen.
Box/
Cat No Description Additive Vol (ml) Size (mm) Case Qty
Plastic Urinanalysis Tubes
368500 Round Bottom/BD Hemogard
TM
None 4 13x75 100/1000
TM
None 6 13x100 100/1000
364938 Round Bottom/Conventional None 10 16x100 100/1000
TM
None 11 16x100 100/1000
Plastic Microbiology Tubes
364958 BD Hemogard
TM
Closure Lyophilised Formula 4 13x75 100/1000
364959 BD Hemogard
TM
Closure/Includes Straw Lyophilised Formula 4 13x75 50
364944 Conventional/Includes Straw Lyophilised Formula 10 16x100 50
BD Urinanalysis Tubes
365000 Conical Bottom/Conventional None 9.5 16x100 100/1000
Cat No Description Volume Box/Case Qty
Accessories
364941 Plastic Specimen Collection Cup 120ml 200
364982 Plastic 24 Hour Container 3 Litres 40
364940 Transfer Straw 120ml 1000
Urine tubes.
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BD Eclipse
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Safety Needle
BD Vacutainer
Eclipse
TM
needles incorporate additional safety into the traditional BD Vacutainer
blood collection needle, with no

need to change the blood collection technique. The built-in safety shield is in alignment with the bevel of the needle and can be activated
immediately after blood collection using a one-handed continuous movement. There is no need for a work table or surface to activate it.
The safety shield permanently locks into place, significantly reducing the risk of accidental needlestick injury and infection transmission.
BD Eclipse
TM
needles are compatible with all BD Vacutainer
holders and tubes. New Pre-attached holder in a sterile blister pack now
available for 2006.
Cat. No. Gauge Length Shield Colour Box/Case Qty
BD Vacutainer
Eclipse
TM
Multi-sample Safety Needles
368609 21g 1.25" 48/480
368610 22g 1.25" 48/480
Pre-attached BD Vacutainer
Eclipse
TM
Safety Needles
368650 21g 1.25" 1000
368651 22g 1.25" 1000

Eclipse
TM
needles.
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Double locking mechanism
Visual indicator allows user
to see the needle and shows
that safety shield has been
activated
An audible click ensures
neutralisation of the needle
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Needles
BD Vacutainer
PrecisionGlide
TM
multi-sampling sterile needles can be used for multiple tube samples. BD PrecisionGlide
TM
needles
have an advanced low-angle bevel design and are coated with silicone, a low friction lubricant, ensuring very gentle and smooth vein
entry. Individual laser quality control maintains the highest quality levels and a unique polishing process makes BD PrecisionGlide
TM
the
worlds leader in sharpness. BD PrecisionGlide
TM
multi-sampling needles are available with a 20, 21 or 22 gauge needle.
Veterinary needles are available with an 18 or 20 gauge needle.
BD Vacutainer
Luer adapters are sterile devices with a multi-sampling value and are designed for use with a catheter or hypodermic
needle to collect blood with BD Vacutainer
blood collection tubes. They are also ideal for use with any female luer fitting.
Cat. No. Gauge Length Shield Colour Box/Case Qty
BD Vacutainer
PrecisionGlide
TM
Multi-sample Needles
360210 22g 1" 100/1000
360211 22g 1.5" 100/1000
360212 21g 1" 100/1000
360213 21g 1.5" 100/1000
360214 20g 1" 100/1000
360215 20g 1.5" 100/1000
BD Vacutainer
Single-sample Needles (Veterinary)

360745 20g 1" 100/1000
360746 20g 1.5" 100/1000
360747 18g 1" 100/1000
360748 18g 1.5" 100/1000
BD Vacutainer
Luer Adapter
367300 N/A N/A 100/1000
BD Vacutainer
Flashback Needle
301746 21g 1" 50/1000
361747 22g 1" 50/1000
361748 22g 1.25" 50/1000
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Blood Collection Sets
BD Vacutainer
Safety-Lok
TM
Blood Collection Sets are sterile closed systems for drawing blood from difficult veins, such as the back of
the hand, and minimise the risk of false positives in the case of collection of blood cultures. BD Safety-Lok
TM
Blood Collection Sets have
an integrated protective shield, which permanently locks over the needle after venepuncture. BD Safety-Lok
TM
have proven their efficiency in the reduction of needlestick injuries, dividing the risk by 10.
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BD Safety-Lok
TM
Blood Collection Sets are available with a 21, 23 or 25 gauge needle and have a range of latex-free flexible tubing
lengths. They incorporate larger butterfly wings for ease of use.
Cat. No. Gauge Length Colour Box/Case Qty
BD Vacutainer
Safety-Lok
TM
367282 21g 0.75", 7" tubing 50/200
367286 21g 0.75", 12" tubing 50/200
367284 23g 0.75", 7" tubing 50/200
367288 23g 0.75", 12" tubing 50/200
367295 25g 0.75", 7" tubing 50/200
BD Vacutainer
Push Button Collection Sets

367338 21g 0.75", 7" tubing 50/200
367336 23g 0.75", 7" tubing 50/200
367335 25g 0.75", 7" tubing 50/200
367344 21g 0.75", 12" tubing 50/200
367342 23g 0.75", 12" tubing 50/200
Pre-attached BD Vacutainer
Safety-Lok
TM
368652 21g 0.75", 12" tubing 25/200
368654 21g 0.75", 7" tubing 25/200
368655 23g 0.75", 7" tubing 25/200
BD Vacutainer
Valu-Set
TM
387465 19g 0.75", 12" tubing 100/2000
387455 21g 0.75", 12" tubing 100/2000
387445 22g 0.75", 12" tubing 100/2000
387435 23g 0.75", 12" tubing 100/2000
387425 25g 0.75", 12" tubing 100/2000
387423 25g 0.50", 12" tubing 100/2000
387412 27g 0.38", 12" tubing 100/2000
15. Les Accidents dExposition au Sang aux HCL en 1998 article; CDC Prevention of NSIs in HCWs, 03/2000
Translucent shield allows
user to see the needle
Larger wings
for ease of use
Audible click confirms
neutralisation of the needle
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Holders and Adapters
BD Vacutainer
single-use holders are compatible with all BD Vacutainer
tubes and needles, including BD

Eclipse
TM
Safety Needles and BD Safety-Lok
TM
Blood Collection Sets. BD Vacutainer
single-use holders are also

compatible with BD BACTEC
TM
blood culture bottles. BD Vacutainer
Systems now offer the BD Vacutainer
One Use holder. The holder clearly states SINGLE USE ONLY making it easy to identify as a disposable device.
BD Vacutainer
One Use holders are compatible with all BD Vacutainer
tubes and needles, as well as BD

BACTEC
TM
blood culture bottles.
BD Vacutainer
Systems now offer two multiple sample adapters. The BD Vacutainer
Direct Draw Adapter is a

multiple-sample Luer adapter with pre-attached holder. It can be used for transferring blood from an arterial line or
with any female Luer fitting into an evacuated tube or blood culture bottle. The BD
Vacutainer
Blood Transfer Device is a pre-assembled and easy-to-use device designed

with safety in mind. It is used for needleless specimen transfer from a syringe to an
evacuated tube or blood culture bottle.
Both adapters offer the following benefits:
Individually packaged and sterile for use when a sterile holder is necessary.
Safe as they are closed systems reducing the risk of transfer related injuries.
Single-use eliminating the risk of contamination.
Cat. No. Description Colour Box/Case Qty
Holders for use with Vacutainer
Multi Sample Needles

364815 One Use holder (Imprinted Single-use Only) White 250/1000
Holders with Attachments
364810 Blood Transfer Device (with Female Luer Adapter) Yellow 50/200
364896 Direct Draw Adapter (with Male Luer Adapter) Yellow 50/200
Holders with Attachments
368487 BD Vacutainer Catheter Blood Collection Set 40/320
- standard adapter with tubing
Blood Transfer Device.

1. 364810
2. 364896
3. 364815
4. 368487
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BD Microtainer
Tubes
BD Microtainer
tubes are used for the collection and centrifugation of capillary blood from skin puncture.
BD Microtainer
tubes come with a variety of additives for various tests, have visible fill lines and are all colour-coded as standard
BD Vacutainer tubes making them easy to identify. There are also amber tubes available for light sensitive analytes.
BD Microtainer
labels are available from BD Customer Services Department.

BD Microtainer
tubes with BD Microgard
closure have an integrated collection scoop, along with a wider diameter (8mm) for ease
of collection and improved mixing ensuring a quality sample is collected. Additionally, the BD Microgard
closure helps protect the

healthcare worker from exposure to potentially infected blood with the twist assist cap making removal safer. These tubes hold 250l
500l of blood. BD Microtainer
tubes with BD Microgard
closure can also be used with a tube extender to increase the length to
75mm, for use in 13mm x 75mm racks.
BD Microtainer
tubes are also available with Flotop collector and closure plug. These hold 200l 600l of blood.
Cat. No. Additive Cap Colour Box/Case Qty
BD Microtainer
tube with BD Microgard

TM
Closure
365964 Plain 50/200
365968 BD SST
TM
Clot Activator/Gel 50/200
365979 BD SST
TM
Amber Clot Activator/Gel 50/200
365975 K2EDTA 50/200
365966 Lithium Heparin 50/200
365986 BD PST
TM
Lithium Heparin/Gel 50/200
365988 BD PST
TM
Amber Lithium Heparin/Gel 50/200
365993 Sodium Fluoride EDTA 50/200
Cat. No. Description Colour
BD Microcollection Accessories
368933 Extender for Microtainer
with BD Microgard
TM
50/200
Microtainer
tubes with BD
Microgard
TM
closure.
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Capillary Sampling
BD Pre-analytical Systems supply a range of lancets for capillary blood collection.
BD Genie
TM
lancets are single-use, ready-to-use safety-engineered lancets, which can be used for both heel and finger puncture. BD
Genie
TM
lancets use ultra-sharp surgical stainless steel blades and needles that are instantly activated and permanently retracted, designed
to give maximum blood flow with minimum pain. BD Genie
TM
lancets are available in five different sizes; the orange and newly available
purple are needles ideal for glucose monitoring, and the pink, green and blue are blades which are generally used for paediatric sampling.
BD Quikheel
TM
incision devices are safe, easy and virtually painless blood sampling devices designed for heelsticks in premature infants,
newborns and babies. The BD Quikheel
TM
design uses a sweeping motion which minimises pain for the patient. They have an instant
trigger action that provides a rapid automated incision of a consistent depth and width that ensures superior blood flow. The extra thin
surgical steel blade is permanently retractable, minimising the possibility of injury and preventing re-use.
Cat. No. Lancet Type Colour Depth (mm) Blood Volume Box/Case Qty
BD Genie Single-use Safety Lancet
366584 Blade 1.00 Low 200/2000
366585 Blade 1.50 Medium 200/2000
366586 Blade 2.00 Medium to High 200/2000
366587 Cannula 2.25 Single Blood Drop 200/2000
366588 Cannula 0.40 Single Blood Drop 200/2000
BD Quikheel Single-use Safety Incision Device
368102 Blade 1.75 Medium to high 50/200
368103 Blade 2.50 High 50/200
Quikheel
TM
lancets.
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Critical Care Collection
BD Vacutainer
Critical Care blood collection syringes can be used to measure arterial blood gases and other critical care tests. They are
sterile plastic syringes, all of which are latex-free. They contain calcium-balanced Heparin that enables the specimen to be analysed for
ABGs and a host of critical care analytes.
BD Vacutainer
Preset
TM
syringes are used for critical care testing on whole blood. The syringe plunger can be preset to a desired
volume. As arterial blood fills the syringe, the residual air is expelled through the self-venting membrane.
BD Vacutainer
A-Line
TM
syringes are used for full panel critical care testing by manual aspiration. They can be used for arterial or venous
blood collection from an arterial or I V line, and exist in 1ml slip tip, 3ml slip tip and 3ml BD Vacutainer
Luer-Lok
TM
syringes.
A BD Hemogard
TM
type tip cap is available on all 3ml syringes with BD Luer-Lok
TM
. The screw lock ensures a tight seal even during
transportation, offering a leak proof and airtight sample.
BD Vacutainer
Eclipse
TM
safety needles for arterial blood collection are available offering enhanced safety for the healthcare worker.
The safety shield is integrated and is not an accessory to the needle. The needle bevel and safety shield are in alignment, ensuring no
extra manipulation. The one-handed technique ensures no change in the collection technique and the double-locking mechanism is both
visually and audibly confirmed for the healthcare worker.
Tests that can be conducted using BD Vacutainer
Critical Care blood gas syringes:

Cat. No. Description Vol. (ml) Qty
Aspiration Sampling Technique without Needle
364356 BD A-Line
TM
Slip Tip 1 100
364378 BD A-Line
TM
BD Luer-Lok
TM
BD Hemogard
TM
3 100
364376 BD A-Line
TM
Slip Tip 3 100
Automatic Fill Sampling Technique without Needle
364416 BD Preset
TM
Slip Tip 1 100
364316 BD Preset
TM
BD Luer-Lok
TM
BD Hemogard
TM
3 100
Automatic Fill Sampling Technique with Needle
364413 BD Preset
TM
Slip Tip 23g x 1" 1 100
364415 BD Preset
TM
Slip Tip 25g x 1" 1 100
364327 BD Preset
TM
BD Luer-Lok
TM
BD Hemogard
TM
23g Needle 3 100
364390 BD Preset
TM
BD Luer-Lok
TM
BD Hemogard
TM
22g BD Eclipse
TM
3 100
364391 BD Preset
TM
BD Luer-Lok
TM
BD Hemogard
TM
23g BD Eclipse
TM
3 100
364393 BD Preset
TM
BD Luer-Lok
TM
BD Hemogard
TM
25g BD Eclipse
TM
3 100
Critical Care syringes.

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PO2
PCO2
chloride
PH
BUN
lactate
haemoglobin
sodium
potassium
iCa
iMg
creatinine
glucose
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Accessories
BD Vacutainer
Systems offer the choice of two types of tourniquet - BD Vacutainer
Pronto
TM
reusable tourniquet and BD
Vacutainer
Stretch
TM
latex-free single-use tourniquet. As the BD Stretch
TM
tourniquet is single-use, patients do not come into indirect
contact with each other, minimising the risk of infection. Diseases such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and methicillin-resistant staphylococcus
aureus (MRSA) are all possible through repeated use of one tourniquet. As well as the safety benefits the BD Stretch
TM
tourniquet
provides, it is packaged in an easy-to-use dispenser, which is also convenient for storage purposes.
BD Vacutainer
Systems offer a needle disposal container and self adhesive bracket for safe needle disposal. BD Vacutainer
Systems
offer the DIFF-SAFE blood dispenser, which can be used to get a drop of blood from a tube without removing the cap, making it ideal
for a blood smear.
Cat. No. Description Box/Case Qty
BD Vacutainer
Tourniquets
367204 BD Stretch
TM
Latex-Free Single-use Use Tourniquet 25/500
367218 BD Pronto
TM
Reusable Tourniquet Single
BD Vacutainer
Sharps Disposal Box

367202 Needle Disposal Box 0.70 litre 50
366201 Self Adhesive Bracket for Needle Disposal Box 10
BD Vacutainer
Miscellaneous products
368697 Blood Collection Tray (holds up to 80 tubes) 21
366005 DIFF-SAFE Blood Dispenser 1000/10000
36488760 E.Zee Caps for 16mm Closure (Blue) 2500
DIFF-SAFE is a registered trademark of Alpha Scientific Corporation
Re-Order Number Index
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367896 12
367811 12
367817 12
368492 12
368815 12
368923 12
368925 12
369032 12
Serum
367953 13
367955 13
367957 13
367958 13
368965 13
368966 13
368969 13
368970 13
SST
367526 14
367869 14
367876 14
368494 14
368884 14
368886 14
Plasma
367374 15
367376 15
367378 15
PPT
363047 17
363048 17
363079 17
363097 17
366573 17
366575 17
367562 17
367599 17
367704 17
367714 17
368926 17
368927 17
368931 17
368932 17
Coagulation
367925 16
368920 16
368921 16
Fluoride/
Oxalate
361520 19
366016 18
366041 19
366044 19
366074 19
366076 19
366119 19
366666 18
366674 18
366676 18
367740 18
367741 18
ESR
367836 21
367864 21
368841 21
368856 21
368857 21
368860 21
368861 21
EDTA
362725 22
367756 22
ACD
364915 29
364938 29
364940 29
364941 29
364944 29
364958 29
364959 29
365982 29
365000 29
368500 29
368501 29
Urine
368609 30
368610 30
368650 30
368651 30
Eclipse
366164 20
367941 20
368817 20
Crossmatch
368380 23
368381 23
Trace Element
362780 25
362781 25
362782 25
CPT
362795 24
362597 24
PPT
762165 26 PAXgene
366456 27 P100 Kit
441117 28 FFE
360210 31
360211 31
360212 31
360213 31
360214 31
360215 31
360745 31
360746 31
360747 31
360748 31
361746 31
361747 31
361748 31
367300 31
Needles
364810 33
364815 33
364896 33
368487 33
Holders and
Adapters
364316 36
364327 36
364356 36
364376 36
364378 36
364390 36
364391 36
364393 36
364413 36
364415 36
364416 36
Critical Care
Collection
365964 34
365966 34
365968 34
365975 34
365979 34
365986 34
365988 34
365993 34
368933 34
Microtainers
36488760 37
366005 37
366201 37
367202 37
367204 37
367218 37
368697 37
365821 37
365851 37
365855 37
365856 37
365877 37
365878 37
Accessories
366584 35
366585 35
366586 35
366587 35
366588 35
368102 35
368103 35
Capillary
Sampling
367282 32
367284 32
367286 32
Blood
Collection
367288 32
367295 32
367335 32
367336 32
367338 32
367342 32
367344 32
368652 32
368654 32
387412 32
387423 32
387425 32
387435 32
387445 32
387455 32
387465 32
Safety Blood
Collection
Product Quality Statement
Product GMP Compliance
BD Vacutainer
blood collection products produced at BD, Plymouth, UK, comply with approved specifications and satisfy the essential
requirements of the Medical Device Directive (MDD) 93/42/EEC Annex V Section3.2. The Plymouth facility is certified to ISO 9001 (ISO
9000/2000 effective December 2003) and EN 46001 (ISO 13485 effective December 2003).
BD Hardpak
TM
III blood collection needles, BD Vacutainer
Blood Collection Sets, BD Safety-Lok

TM
Blood Collection Sets, BD Safety
Flow
TM
Lancets, BD Microlance
TM
and Arterial Blood Gas Syringes (with needle), are regulated by the Medical Devices Directive and are
classified as Class IIa devices. The BD Vacutainer
brand needle holder is a Class I medical device under the Medical Device Directive
93/42/EEC. All of these products carry the CE marking, certified by the British Standards Institution as the Notified Body. The needles
comply with the appropriate sections of BS EN 6009.
All systems are in place to ensure compliance to IVD Directive 98/79/EC which was introduced in June 2000.
All graphic symbols used on the BD Vacutainer
packaging are in compliance to EN 980.

The product shelf life is based on data from stability testing and varies according to specific products. All expiry dates are guaranteed to
the end of the month stated on the product.
BD conduct clinical testing on all products prior to release. Information relating to clinical performance can be obtained on the internet
or by special request to BD.
Product sterilisation
All products are sterilised using gamma irradiation in accordance with ANSI/AAM/ISO 11137 - 1995 Sterilisation of Health Care Products
(Requirements for Validation and Routine Control - Radiation Sterilisation) of Ethylene Oxide (EtO) in accordance with ISO 11135 - 1994
Validation and Routine Control of Ethylene Oxide Sterilisation. Microbiological environmental assessment for bio-burden levels is
conducted weekly.
The sterilisation of BD Vacutainer
products is controlled by European Standards:

EN 550 : 1994 Sterilisation of medical devices - Validation and routine control of ethylene oxide sterilisation
EN 552 : 1994 Sterilisation of medical devices - Validation and routine control of sterilisation by irradiation
EN 554 : 1994 Sterilisation of medical devices - Validation and routine control of sterilisation by moist heat
EN 556 : 1995 Requirement for terminally sterilised devices to be labelled STERILE
Quality System
BD, Plymouth, UK, run systems certified to ISO 9001 (ISO 9000/2000 effective December 2003). A programme of internal and external
audits is in operation to continuously assess and improve our systems, and the suitability of our suppliers.
British Standards Institution
(BSI) - Certificate of
Registration - Compliance with
BS EN ISO 9001 : 2000
(effective February 2004)
BSI - EC - Certificate according
to the requirements of Council
Directive 93/42/EEC, Annex V,
Section 3.2. - Compliance with
BS EN ISO 9002 (ISO 13485
effective December 2003) and
EN 46002 (ISO 13488 effective
December 2003).
BSI - Environmental
Management System -
Certificate of Registration -
Compliance with ISO 14001 :
1996
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Additional Information
Relevant Symbols:
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The CE mark symbol; sometimes followed by a
certified body number
REF
Catalogue or Re-
order number
STERILE R
STERILE EO
C
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STERILE
Use by, Expires or
Best Before
Read Instruction
leaflet before use
Sterilised by moist
heat
Protect from
sunlight (may show
temperature range)
Fragile
This way up
Date of manufacture
Protect from any
light source
Lot number or Batch
number
Use once or Do not
reuse
Sterilised by
irradiation
Sterilised by
Ethylene Oxide gas
Storage temperature
range
SN
K2E
K3E
N2E
9NC
4NC
FX
FE
FH
LH
NH
Z
EDTA - dipotassium salt
EDTA - tripotassium salt
EDTA - disodium salt
Serial number
Tri-Sodium Citrate 9:1
Tri-Sodium Citrate 4:1
Fluoride and Oxalate
Fluoride and EDTA
Fluoride and Heparin
Lithium Heparin
Sodium Heparin
None (No Additive)
BD Diagnostics - Preanalytical Systems conform to the following standards:
Unless noted otherwise, BD, BD Logo and all other trademarks are property of Becton Dickinson and
Company. 2004 BD.
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9.2 BDI shall in no event be liable for any damage if it cannot be excluded that a fault
of the Buyer or of a person for whom the Buyer is responsible caused the damage
including, not limited to events identified in section 7.3 above.
10. Force Majeure
Neither party shall be liable for any breach of any agreement governed by the General
Sales Conditions to the extent that this is caused by Force Majeure circumstances i.e.
events which are beyond the reasonable control of the affected party, such as, but not
limited to, acts of god, strikes, work to rule, governmental acts, fire, flood, bad weather
conditions, war, shortfall of raw materials, energy, transportation, regardless of whether
these were unforeseeable or not.
11. Termination
Any agreement governed by the General Sales Conditions may be terminated by BDI
with immediate effect if:
(i) without requirement for BDI to any further notice, the Buyer fails to pay at due
dates, or
(ii) the Buyer is in material breach of any other term or condition of the General Sales
Conditions including the related agreement and has not remedied such breach
within fifteen (15) days of having been notified of such breach, or
(iii) the Buyer shall be or become bankrupt or insolvent or if there are instituted by or
against it proceedings in bankruptcy or under insolvency laws or for its
reorganisation, receivership, liquidation, dissolution or change of ownership.
12. Amendments
The General Sales Conditions including any related agreement shall not be changed or
modified except by written agreement duly signed by BDI and Buyer.
13. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction
The General Sales Conditions and any related transaction shall be governed and
construed in accordance with the material law of Belgium except its choice of law
principles and the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale
of Goods of April 11, 1980 and the exclusive venue of any dispute relating to the
General Sales Conditions or the transactions contemplated herein shall be the Courts of
Aalst.
14. Anti-boycott legislation
Any agreement referring to the General Sales Conditions in conflict with US anti-
boycott or any other applicable anti-boycott legislation shall be resolved first by doing
the necessary to conform with the applicable anti-boycott provisions, including, not
limited to, amending such agreement and, if that does not resolve the conflict, the
violating agreement shall be null and void as if it had never come into existence.
15. Severability
Should any part, term or provision of the General Sales Conditions be declared by any
court to be or be accepted by the parties as being in conflict with the law or
unenforceable the validity and enforceability of the remainder of the General Sales
Conditions shall not be affected thereby. The offending part or provision shall be
replaced by an enforceable and valid part or provision of which the economic intent is
as far as possible the same.
16. Trade Compliance.
BD and customer agree to comply fully with all laws governing trans-border sales, re-
sales, shipments and transfers of Products, Original Product or End Product, including
but not limited to the export control laws of the United States and of any other
countries, to the extent that such laws are applicable to the parties or the Product,
Original Product or End Product. In this regard:
- BDs obligation to supply Product or Original Product to customer is contingent
upon receiving any required governmental authorizations. Upon BDs request,
customer agrees that it will furnish all information and documentation necessary
for BD to obtain such authorizations.
- Customer agrees to comply with all conditions and destination control statements
set forth on the invoice, bill of lading or other documents accompanying the
shipment of BD Products or Original Products.
- Customer affirms that it will not knowingly use, resell or distribute Product,
Original Product or End Product, directly or indirectly, for the development,
production or proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (nuclear, chemical, or
biological) or missile delivery systems, and/or for terrorist activities.
BD Vacutainer
Notes
BD Sales Specialist...........................................................................
Contact Details................................................................................
BD Diagnostics
Preanalytical Systems
East Europe, Middle East & Africa
21 Between Towns Road
Cowley
Oxford OX4 3LY
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1865 748844
Fax: +44 (0)1865 781528
www.bd.com
ema_pas@europe.bd.com
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Representation Offices
BD - Russia Krasnopresenskay, Naberezhnaya 18, Block 1, Floor 8 Tel: 70 95 775 85 82
123 317 Moscow, Russia Fax: 70 95 775 85 83
BD - Poland Krolowej Marysienki 90 Tel: 48 22 651 75 88
02-954 Warsaw, Poland Fax: 48 22 651 75 89
BD - Hungary Szerena Ut 60/C Tel: 36 1 345 7090
1025 Budapest, Hungary Fax: 36 1 345 7093
BD - Dubai Arif & Bintoak Building, 1st Floor, Karama Tel: 971 4 33 79 525
Zabeel Road, P.O. Box 52279, Dubai, U.A.E. Fax: 971 4 33 79 551
BD - Saudi Arabia Technical Scientific Office Tel: 966 1 278 95 81
PO Box 270222, Riyadh 11352, Saudi Arabia Fax: 966 1 278 96 37
BD - Turkey Bykdere Cad. yd Mevki, Noramin Is Merzeki No. 55 Tel: 90 212 328 27 20
K. 1/105 80670 Maslak, Istanbul, Turkey Fax: 90 212 328 27 30
BD - South Africa Woodland Office Park, Building 12, 2nd Floor Tel: 27 11 60 22 620
20 Woodlands Drive, Woodmead 2199, South Africa Fax: 27 11 80 04 05 44
BD - East Africa Africa Re Centre, Hospital Road, Upper Hill Tel: 254 20 27 38 339
P.O. Box 76613 Nairobi-0058, Kenya Fax: 254 20 27 38 342
BD - West Africa 11 Rue Aristide Berges, Al des Iles Tel: 33 476 683 233
38800 Pont de Claix, France Fax: 33 476 683 495
BD International Laagstraat 57 Tel: 32 3 710 35 55
Branch of BD B.V. 9140 Temse, Belgium Fax: 32 3 711 12 90

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BD Diagnostics Preanalytical Systems

Product Catalogue 2006/7

Paediatric Product Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Blood Collection System

blood collection system is a closed evacuated system, which consists of a double-ended

holder and sterile BD Vacutainer

tubes with pre-measured

blood collection system:

paediatric collection, including BD Microtainer

Tubes and Current Syringe Collections. 11/98

Training and Support

Systems also offer their users a variety of high quality

blood collection system. The BD Vacutainer

blood collection system is designed to be simple in use, however, it is

blood collection system is provided when a hospital

Systems and Safety Products.

Quick Reference Guide: a step-by-step

blood collection system.

blood collection system

users. For example: instructions

Paediatric Product Range

with BD Microgard Closure

blood collection tubes incorporate the latex-free BD Hemogard

has 3 main sizes of tube:

also offers the following tube sizes:

Serum tubes are also available with a

Serum Tube (Red) - 60 minutes

Thrombin Tube (Orange) - 5 minutes

Plastic Serum tube with Red BD Hemogard

Plastic Thrombin tube with Orange BD Hemogard

Glass Thrombin tube with Orange BD Hemogard

SST II PLUS with Glass Serum Tubes for 12 Drugs. 02/00

Plasma tubes is 17 International Units of Heparin/ml

Plastic Lithium Heparin tube with Green BD Hemogard

Plastic Sodium Heparin tube with Green BD Hemogard

PSTII PLUS Plastic Tubes

Plastic Fluoride/Oxalate tube with Grey BD Hemogard

Citrate tubes contain Buffered Citrate solution, which is used as an

Plus Citrate tubes combine the following advantages:

Glass Buffered Citrate tube.

Plus Citrate tube with Light Blue BD Hemogard

Glass Citrate tube with Light Blue BD Hemogard

Glass Citrate tube with Light Blue Conventional Closure

Glass CTAD tube with Light Blue BD Hemogard

Plus Citrate tubes.

Sedi-15 is equipped with a rack which holds 15 sterile evacuated 1.8ml

Sedi-15 System and Additional Equipment

Manual ESR tube with BD Hemogard

Manual ESR Seditainer

Plastic EDTA Crossmatch tube with Pink BD Hemogard

Plastic Clot Activator Crossmatch tube with Pink BD Hemogard

EDTA tubes are available with a pink cap and

Glass EDTA tubes the additive is in liquid form.

Aprotinine K3EDTA tubes.

Plastic K2EDTA tube with Lavender BD Hemogard

Plastic K3EDTA tube with Lavender BD Hemogard

Glass ACD Solution B tube with Yellow BD Hemogard

Plastic Plain tube with Royal Blue BD Hemogard

Plastic Sodium EDTA with Royal Blue BD Hemogard

P100 Blood Collection

blood collection needle, with no

Single-sample Needles (Veterinary)

Push Button Collection Sets

single-use holders are compatible with all BD Vacutainer