Introduction
A platelet agitator is a medical device that provides continuous, gentle agitation to platelet concentrates during storage, and it is used in blood banks, hospitals, and transfusion services to maintain the quality and viability of platelets for transfusion. Platelets are living cells that are sensitive to storage conditions, and they must be stored at a controlled temperature, typically between 20 and 24 degrees Celsius, with continuous gentle agitation; the agitation prevents the platelets from settling and clumping, and it promotes the exchange of gases and nutrients, which helps to maintain platelet function and viability during storage, and without proper agitation, platelets can become activated and lose their effectiveness. A platelet agitator typically consists of a frame with shelves or trays that hold the platelet bags, and a motor that provides a gentle rocking, oscillating, or rotating motion, with the speed and angle of agitation controlled; the agitator may be combined with an incubator in a single unit, or used with a separate temperature-controlled cabinet, and it features alarms and monitoring to ensure continuous operation. Platelet agitators are available in various capacities, from small units for a few bags to large units for many bags, and they are used in blood banks for the storage and management of platelet inventory, in hospitals for short-term storage before transfusion, and in transfusion services, and they must be operated continuously, since interrupted agitation can affect platelet quality. With their essential role in platelet storage, platelet agitators are important equipment for transfusion medicine.
Platelet Agitator LPTA-T2020
Platelet Agitator is designed to store and maintain up to 48 platelet bags efficiently. It is equipped with advanced 8 shelf platforms, each measuring 350 × 350 mm, providing ample spac...
Platelet Agitator LPTA-T2021
Platelet Agitator is designed with a maximum storage capacity of 96 bags and is equipped with advanced 8 shelf platforms. It supports dual power options of 110 V 60 Hz and 220 V 50 Hz, m...
Platelet Agitator LPTA-T2011
Platelet Agitator is an open continuous side-to-side motion agitation system with storage capacity up to 54 apheresis bags. The shelves are constructed in stainless steel, favourable for...
Platelet Agitator LPTA-T2012
Platelet Agitator is an open continuous side-to-side motion agitation system with storage capacity up to 100 apheresis bags. The shelves are constructed in stainless steel, favourable fo...
Platelet Agitator LPTA-T2010
Platelet Agitator is an open continuous side-to-side motion agitation system with storage capacity up to 30 apheresis bags. The shelves are constructed in stainless steel, favourable for...
Standards
Complies with the above standards, but is not limited to them.
Features
1. Platelet agitator for continuous gentle mixing of platelet concentrates during storage.
2. Maintains platelet viability and prevents aggregation through controlled agitation.
3. Suitable for blood banks, hospitals, transfusion centers and clinical laboratories.
4. Can be used standalone or inside a platelet incubator for temperature-controlled storage.
5. Includes agitation mechanism, trays, controller and operation manual.
FAQ
Q1: What testing scenarios is this agitator mainly applied to?
A: The platelet agitator is used in blood banks, hospital transfusion services, blood donation centers, clinical laboratories and healthcare facilities to provide continuous gentle agitation of platelet concentrates during storage to maintain platelet viability, function and quality. It supports platelet concentrate storage for transfusion, blood bank inventory management, hospital transfusion service platelet storage, blood center platelet processing, and clinical research involving platelets. The continuous side-to-side or rotary agitation prevents platelet settling and aggregation, maintains oxygenation, and preserves platelet function during storage at 20-24 degrees Celsius (when used with an incubator). It is essential for blood banks, hospitals, transfusion centers and clinical laboratories requiring proper platelet agitation for transfusion medicine, blood component therapy, patient care, blood inventory management and regulatory compliance, where continuous gentle agitation is critical for maintaining platelet viability, function, recovery and survival after transfusion, and where compliance with blood banking standards and quality control is required for safe, effective platelet transfusion therapy in healthcare and blood banking environments.
Q2: What standards does the agitator comply with?
A: The platelet agitator complies with applicable medical device regulations, AABB standards, relevant blood banking standards, ISO standards for blood storage, and applicable GB/T standards for blood bank equipment. The equipment follows applicable IEC 60601 medical electrical safety standards. Agitation speed and pattern should be verified per blood banking requirements. When used with an incubator, the combined system should meet temperature and agitation requirements.
Q3: What is the warranty period for the whole machine and key components?
A: The whole platelet agitator is covered by a 12-month warranty. The agitation mechanism, motor, controller and trays are covered, while gaskets, fuses and accessories are consumables or accessories. Damage from improper use, overloading or unauthorized repair is excluded. Extended warranty and service contracts are available for blood banking equipment.
Q4: Is this device difficult to operate? Is professional training required?
A: Operation requires trained blood bank or transfusion service personnel familiar with platelet storage and blood component handling. We provide operation manuals, training and application support. Proper platelet loading, agitation monitoring, inventory management and quality control procedures are important for safe platelet storage.
Q5: What is the typical lead-time for order delivery?
A: Standard models require 7-30 working days. In-stock units can ship within 3-7 working days. Custom configurations or large built-to-order systems may require additional time, and we confirm the exact schedule before order confirmation.
Q6: Is regular maintenance required? What is the recommended calibration cycle?
A: Agitation mechanism inspection and lubrication per manufacturer schedule. Motor and drive system checked periodically. Tray condition verified. Routine cleaning recommended, particularly for blood bank use. Agitation speed verification periodically. Full system performance check annually. When used with an incubator, combined system qualification recommended.
Q7: Are supporting consumables universal?
A: Trays, gaskets and accessories are available from specialized suppliers, though compatibility should be verified. Long-term consumable cost is low.
Q8: Can I customize parameters or supporting accessories?
A: Customization includes capacity (number of platelet units), agitation type (side-to-side, rotary), tray configuration, speed and control features. Additional trays and accessories can be ordered separately. Custom orders extend delivery lead-time.
Q9: Does the purchase include on-site installation and commissioning service?
A: Standard delivery includes the platelet agitator with an operation manual. On-site installation and training are not included for standard orders but can be arranged for blood bank setup. Remote guidance is provided.
Q10: What types of products are compatible with this equipment?
A: The platelet agitator stores platelet concentrates (apheresis platelets, whole blood-derived platelets) with continuous gentle agitation. It should be used at 20-24 degrees Celsius, typically inside a platelet incubator or in a temperature-controlled room. Other blood components should not be stored on the agitator. Users should ensure proper platelet loading on trays, maintain continuous agitation without interruption, monitor temperature (if not integrated), follow proper inventory rotation, maintain appropriate documentation per blood banking regulations, and never store other blood components or non-blood items on the platelet agitator. The equipment should be operated per AABB, local blood banking regulations and institutional standard operating procedures. If agitation is interrupted, the platelet unit should be evaluated per institutional policy before release for transfusion.
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