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New Large Capacity Blood Banking Centrifuges Deliver High-Throughput Sample ProcessingDesigned to maximize productivity for blood processing centers, new Thermo Scientific blood banking centrifuges offer increased capacity that exceeds legacy centrifuge systems by 33 percent. Now capable of processing up to 16 x 500 mL blood bags, these centrifuges provide unique design features that make working with large blood volumes easier and more convenient, while maintaining previously validated protocols. This Smart News Release features multimedia. View the full release here: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160524005048/en/ Thermo Scientific blood banking centrifuge (Photo: Business Wire) Centrifuges play an integral role in preserving the quality of blood components for storage and eventual transfusion. While the centrifuges required to spin blood collection bags are typically larger, they must be accessible by all workers and meet specific safety standards. Moreover, since blood banks function as production facilities, high-throughput capabilities that deliver run-to-run reproducibility while maintaining sample integrity are essential to ensuring processes run continuously. The Thermo Scientific Sorvall BP 8 and 16 and Thermo Scientific Heraeus Cryofuge 8 and 16 blood banking centrifuges include several features designed to enhance the user experience, including:
The blood banking centrifuges are available in two models, offering the flexibility to select higher capacity rotors or match existing workflows. For regular to medium throughput blood processing needs, the Sorvall BP 8 and Heraeus Cryofuge 8 centrifuges provide 6 x 550 mL blood bag capacity and, using the same bucket system, are upgradeable to 8 x 550 mL bags. The Sorvall BP 16 and Heraeus Cryofuge 16 centrifuges are designed for high-throughput blood processing with their 12 x 500 mL capacity and are upgradeable to 16 x 500 mL blood bags with the same bucket selections. All models are CE marked for the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC and are listed with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In addition, they conform to the latest global safety standards, including UL listing. For more information, visit www.thermofisher.com/bloodbankcentrifuges. About Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with revenues of $17 billion and more than 50,000 employees in 50 countries. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We help our customers accelerate life sciences research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics and increase laboratory productivity. Through our premier brands - Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific and Unity Lab Services - we offer an unmatched combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and comprehensive support. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.
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