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SKU: 83-0029

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Low Titer O Whole Blood Kit - LTOWB

Name: Low Titer O Whole Blood Kit - LTOWB
Brand: North American Rescue
SKU: 83-0029
Price: 84.99 USD
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PRODUCT INFORMATION

North American Rescue · Walking Blood Bank

Low Titer O Whole Blood Kit (LTOWB)

North American Rescue's combined walking blood bank purchase: The LTOWB Collection Set-V (83-0031) and the LTOWB Administration Set-V (83-0030) bought as one item, so a unit-level program can source draw-side and give-side consumables on a single line rather than two. Both halves carry their own NSN.

Collection Set-V + Administration Set-VNSN 6515-01-686-2423 / 6515-01-686-240116 ga catheters · Y-type filtered setPhysician-directed program item

A walking blood bank is a program, not a purchase. This kit supplies the consumables; the donor roster, the titre testing, the standing orders and the paperwork trail are what actually make it safe.

What's Included

Two sets in one purchase: the administration set (the give side) and the collection set (the draw side).

VIEW ▾Administration Set-V (83-0030) — the give side · NSN 6515-01-686-2401 · itemized

2× IV catheter, 16 ga × 1.25 in.
2× Interlink injection site adapter
2× Needleless port connector
1× Blood bag, 450 mL
1× Y-type IV set with filter
1× Beaded cord, 11 in.
1× 550 cord, 10 in.
1× Constricting IV band
2× ChloraPrep swabsticks, 3-pack
2× Clear adhesive dressing, 4 in. × 5 in.
2 packs Gauze pad, 4 in. × 4 in. (2 per pack)
1 pair Bear Claw nitrile gloves, large
1× Kelly curved hemostat, disposable, 5.5 in.
1× TCCC Card
1× Blood bag sticker
1× ASBP 572-EWB Emergency Whole Blood Card

VIEW ▾Collection Set-V (83-0031) — the draw side · NSN 6515-01-686-2423

North American Rescue describes the collection set as containing the components for donor screening, phlebotomy, blood collection bag, labeling and documentation.
Donor screening components — as supplied by the manufacturer
Phlebotomy components — as supplied by the manufacturer
Blood collection bag — as supplied by the manufacturer
Labeling and documentation materials — as supplied by the manufacturer
Before you build a program around this set, check the packing list for 83-0031 against your standing orders.

▾Specifications

NAR LTOWB Kit — specifications

Specification	Detail
Manufacturer	North American Rescue
What you get	The LTOWB Collection Set-V and the LTOWB Administration Set-V purchased together as one item
Collection Set-V	NAR 83-0031 · NSN 6515-01-686-2423
Administration Set-V	NAR 83-0030 · NSN 6515-01-686-2401
Combined SKU	None. There is no single NAR part number for the pair — this is a combination of 83-0030 and 83-0031, and purchase orders should cite both.
IV access supplied	Two 16 ga × 1.25 in. catheters
Administration set	Y-type with filter
Collection bag	450 mL blood bag on the administration side; a further collection bag is part of the collection set
Antisepsis	ChloraPrep swabsticks, two 3-packs
Documentation supplied	TCCC Card, blood bag sticker, ASBP 572-EWB Emergency Whole Blood Card
Sterility	Components are individually sterile per the manufacturer
Reuse	Single-use throughout
Shelf life	Sterile blood-path consumables are dated items — check the dates on receipt and rotate.
Blood product	None. No blood, no blood product, no reagent and no titre test is included or supplied by MED-TAC.
Program requirement	This is consumable hardware for a physician-directed walking blood bank program. It does not confer authority to collect or transfuse blood.

Part numbers, NSNs, the administration-set item list and the collection-set description are manufacturer-stated (North American Rescue). There is no single SKU for the combined purchase, so a requisition should cite 83-0030 and 83-0031 separately. Collecting and transfusing blood is a physician-directed activity governed by your medical director's written protocol, your service's blood program, and applicable regulation.

▾Who Carries It

This is a program item, not an individual purchase. It is bought by unit and agency medical officers standing up a walking blood bank capability, Special Operations and conventional military medical elements operating far forward under a validated blood program, critical-care and retrieval services with a prehospital transfusion protocol, and medical planners resourcing to an NSN line.

The hardware is the easy part. What makes a walking blood bank work is everything around it: pre-screened and titre-tested donors identified before deployment, a named physician's written protocol, training that has actually been rehearsed, and a documentation chain that survives the handover — which is why the ASBP card, the blood bag sticker and the TCCC card are in the box at all. If any of those are missing, buying the kit does not create the capability. Collection and transfusion of whole blood sit firmly within physician-directed practice and are governed by your medical direction, your service's blood program and the regulations that apply to you. MED-TAC supplies the consumables and nothing else — no blood, no blood product, no titre testing and no clinical authority.

Genuine North American Rescue

Sourced direct from the manufacturer or an authorized master distributor. Ships from MED-TAC International, South Florida, US of A — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.

Built around MARCH. Every kit we sell maps to the MARCH protocol — Massive hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Hypothermia. Learn the sequence in our complete MARCH guide.

SPECS & MEASUREMENTS

Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.

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Return Facility: MED-TAC International Corp., 15757 Pines Blvd, Suite 154, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the difference between the LTOWB Kit and buying the Collection and Administration Sets separately?

The LTOWB Kit bundles the Collection Set-V (83-0031) and Administration Set-V (83-0030) into a single purchase — simplifying procurement, co-locating all components, and ensuring the unit has both the donor and recipient sides of the transfusion available together. Purchasing separately allows for unit-specific configurations where donor and recipient kits are managed at different positions or carried by different personnel.

How does LTOWB differ from standard fresh whole blood (FWB)?

LTOWB (Low Titer O Whole Blood) specifically refers to type O blood from donors who have been pre-screened and confirmed to have low anti-A/anti-B antibody titers (≤ 1:200). Standard FWB includes any blood type from any volunteer donor, which carries higher risk of transfusion reactions if blood types are mismatched. LTOWB is safer for transfusion to unknown-type or non-type-O recipients — the key advantage of walking blood bank programs using pre-screened LTOWB donors over ad hoc FWB collection.

Does the NAR LTOWB Kit include cold storage capability?

No. The LTOWB Kit is designed for immediate fresh whole blood collection and transfusion — not cold storage. The blood is drawn from a warm donor and administered immediately (within minutes to a few hours). For cold-stored whole blood (CSWB) requiring transport and multi-day storage, separate cold storage containers and validation protocols are required. The LTOWB Kit is optimized for the walking blood bank model where blood is fresh at point of use.

What training is required to use the LTOWB Kit?

Providers using the LTOWB Kit should complete formal walking blood bank training, which covers donor pre-screening interpretation, phlebotomy technique, blood typing verification, Y-type blood administration set setup, documentation requirements, and adverse event recognition. USSOCOM and TCCC training curricula include walking blood bank modules. The 18D (Special Forces Medic), Navy Corpsman, and PJ pararescue training pipelines include this competency.

Can the LTOWB Kit be used by civilian EMS or disaster response teams?

Yes. Walking blood bank protocols using LTOWB have been adopted by some civilian mass casualty disaster response programs, special operations law enforcement teams, and remote expedition medicine programs. The key requirement is a pre-deployment or pre-event donor screening program to identify type O low-titer donors within the team, combined with appropriate medical direction and training. The clinical evidence for LTOWB efficacy in hemorrhagic shock applies equally to civilian and military trauma contexts.

Is the NAR LTOWB Kit CoTCCC-recommended?

Whole blood transfusion using pre-screened LTOWB donors is consistent with TCCC's damage-control resuscitation guidelines for haemorrhagic shock. CoTCCC issues guidance on resuscitation principles; always verify current TCCC guidelines for blood product recommendations applicable to your unit's protocols.

Who is authorised to use the LTOWB Kit?

The LTOWB Kit is intended for use by trained medical personnel — SOF Medics (18D), Physicians Assistants, 68W Combat Medics, and equivalent civilian roles — under appropriate medical director authorisation and ASBP protocols. Lay responders should not perform whole blood transfusions.

What is the shelf life of the CDP blood bag included in the kit?

The CDP (citrate-phosphate-dextrose) anticoagulant blood bag is rated for single-use collection. Shelf life depends on storage conditions; once blood is collected, ASBP protocols specify maximum administration windows. The kit's SF-518 and ASBP 572-EWB V29 documentation cards guide compliant processing.

What are the NSN and procurement details for the LTOWB Kit?

SKU: 83-0029. NSN: 6515-01-707-3174. Available through North American Rescue's GSA/ECAT contract. The LTOWB Transfusion Set (for administration) carries NSN: 6515-01-684-9074, and the LTOWB Collection Set NSN: 6515-01-686-2423. Contact MED-TAC International for unit pricing.

Can the LTOWB Kit be used alongside the LifeFlow PLUS for rapid administration?

Yes. The LTOWB Kit's Y-type IV set with 170–260 µm filter is compatible with rapid infusion devices. The LifeFlow PLUS (SKU: 30-0287, NSN: 6515-01-703-0004) can administer 1 unit of whole blood in under 2 minutes when paired with appropriate IV access — a recommended combination for DCR in haemorrhagic shock.