Fresh Whole Blood Transfusion Set
A complete sterile field transfusion set (SKU 80-801) combining the Donor Set (80-801-D) and Recipient Set (80-801-R) in one 18.5 oz package — the full walking blood bank capability, from donor screening through administration, in a single sealed pack.
The Safeguard Medical Fresh Whole Blood Transfusion Set consolidates donor and recipient supplies into one package, eliminating the logistics of managing separate supply chains in the field. It contains the screening, collection, IV-access, filtered-administration, and documentation components to support drawing one unit of warm fresh whole blood and administering it to a hemorrhagic-shock casualty.
Whole blood collection and transfusion is an invasive procedure performed only by appropriately trained and credentialed personnel operating under a physician-directed protocol and local medical authority. This page is a product overview, not a procedural how-to or a substitute for accredited clinical training in blood typing, collection, and administration.
Key Specifications
| Manufacturer | Safeguard Medical |
| SKU | 80-801 |
| Weight | 18.5 oz |
| Packaged Dimensions | 14.0 in. L × 10.5 in. W × 2.0 in. H |
| Includes | Complete Donor Set + Recipient Set |
| Usage | Single-use, complete field transfusion |
| Primary Application | FWB collection and administration; walking blood bank |
| TCCC Context | Damage-control resuscitation for hemorrhagic shock |
Combined Kit Contents
Donor-Side Components
- Constricting Band (latex-free) — 1
- Gauze Sponge, 4″ × 4″ — 2
- Blood Tube, Lavender Top — 4
- Blood Tube, Red Top — 2
- Blood Collection Needle 21g × 1.25″ — 1
- Surgical Tape — 1
- Clear IV Dressing — 1
- ABO/Rh Screen (EldonCard) — 1
- Blood Collection Bag — 1
- Gloves (pair) — 1
- Alcohol Pads — 2
- Chlorhexidine Swab — 1
- 5.5″ Kelly Clamp — 1
- Nylon Cord (10″) — 1
- Permanent Marker — 1
- ASBP 572 Emergency Whole Blood Form — 1
- Blood Bag Label — 1
- Instructions for Use — 1
Recipient-Side Components
- Constricting Band (latex-free) — 1
- Gauze Sponge, 4″ × 4″ — 2
- Safety IV Catheter 16g × 1.25″ — 1
- Safety IV Catheter 18g × 1.25″ — 1
- IV Set “Y”-Type with Filter — 1
- Surgical Tape — 1
- Clear IV Dressing — 1
- ABO/Rh Screen (EldonCard) — 1
- Gloves (pair) — 1
- Alcohol Pads — 2
- Chlorhexidine Swab — 1
- Permanent Marker — 1
- SF 518 (Blood Transfusion Record) — 1
- Instructions for Use — 1
What It Is
Combat hemorrhage remains the leading cause of preventable battlefield death, with the majority of potentially survivable deaths attributable to uncontrolled bleeding. Fresh whole blood (FWB) transfusion administered at or near the point of injury has demonstrated survival benefit that stored component therapy cannot fully replicate — particularly in the early post-injury window when coagulopathy, acidosis, and hypothermia are most reversible.
This set consolidates the complete donor and recipient capability into one 18.5 oz pack: donor and recipient ABO/Rh screening (dual EldonCards), a collection needle and bag on the donor side, large-bore 16g and 18g safety catheters and a Y-type filtered administration set on the recipient side, and documentation support via the ASBP 572 and SF 518 forms. Two EldonCards enable independent verification of donor and recipient blood type — a two-point safety check that mitigates ABO-incompatibility reaction risk in the absence of laboratory compatibility testing. Chlorhexidine swabs at both access sites reduce catheter-related infection risk during extended care.
FWB vs. Component Therapy: Clinical Context
Military and civilian trauma studies have shown that warm FWB provides hemostatic resuscitation advantages over cold stored component therapy in the first hours post-injury: physiologic temperature (vs. 4°C for stored products), intact platelet function (refrigeration degrades platelet function within 24 hours), balanced coagulation factors, and reduced transfusion-related immunomodulation. The CoTCCC recognizes these advantages and positions whole blood as the preferred resuscitative product for hemorrhagic shock when available.
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Who Uses the Fresh Whole Blood Transfusion Set (80-801)
- Military medics at Role 1 / Point of Injury — complete donor and recipient capability in one 18.5 oz pack for immediate FWB transfusion at the point of injury
- Special operations medical teams (SOF medics, PJs, 18D) — single-pack logistics simplification for operators who may initiate transfusion without a second provider
- Walking blood bank coordinators — both EldonCards (donor + recipient) in one package for independent two-point ABO/Rh verification before infusion
- Trauma resuscitation teams at Role 2 facilities — damage-control resuscitation with warm FWB where stored component therapy is unavailable or insufficient
- Civilian trauma centers establishing FWB programs — protocol-driven FWB capability for hospitals implementing CoTCCC-aligned whole blood resuscitation doctrine
- MCI & mass casualty response teams — rapid hemorrhagic shock resuscitation capability when blood bank product supply is exhausted or unavailable
80-801 Complete Set vs. Buying Donor & Recipient Sets Separately
- Logistics simplification — one SKU (80-801) replaces two (80-801-D donor + 80-801-R recipient); eliminates component tracking and reduces risk of incomplete kits at point of care
- Co-location guarantee — all components are vacuum-sealed together; no risk of donor and recipient components being separated during transport or storage
- Solo-medic suitability — when one provider manages both donor and recipient, all-in-one configuration is operationally superior to paired separate packs
- Weight comparison — combined kit is 18.5 oz; separate sets: Donor Set (80-801-D) 12.4 oz + Recipient Set (80-801-R) 6.1 oz = 18.5 oz combined — identical weight, different packaging
- Cost consideration — combined kit may offer marginal packaging efficiency over ordering components separately in smaller quantities
- Best for — 80-801 complete set for standard walking blood bank operations; separate sets (80-801-D and 80-801-R) when roles are split between dedicated donor and recipient teams
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does warm fresh whole blood compare to cold stored packed red blood cells for hemorrhagic shock?
A: Fresh whole blood provides hemostatic resuscitation advantages that packed red blood cells cannot replicate: physiologic temperature (vs. 4°C for stored products), intact platelet function (refrigeration degrades platelet function within 24-48 hours), balanced clotting factors, and reduced immunomodulation. The CoTCCC cites these advantages in positioning whole blood as the preferred resuscitative product for hemorrhagic shock when available — delivering oxygen delivery, primary hemostasis, and coagulation support in a single transfusion unit.
Q: What is the ASBP 572 form included in the 80-801 and why is it important?
A: The ASBP 572 Emergency Whole Blood Form is the Army Blood Program documentation form for emergency whole blood collection. Completing it with donor identity, blood type verification, collection time, and volume ensures chain-of-custody documentation that follows the blood unit through the evacuation system. This documentation is essential for post-transfusion adverse event tracking, retrospective compatibility testing from the blood tube samples collected during donation, and compliance with medical authority requirements.
Q: Does the Fresh Whole Blood Transfusion Set include a blood filter for administration?
A: Yes. The Recipient Set component of the 80-801 includes an IV Set Y-Type with Filter, which provides a microaggregate filter during blood administration. The filter removes clots, microaggregates, and cellular debris that may form in collected whole blood, reducing the risk of transfusion-related pulmonary complications during rapid infusion.
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| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 18.5oz |
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