Blood filter IMUGARD® III

for blood bags

Extend whole blood-derived platelet shelf life for storage up to seven days to help better manage demand Delivering leukoreduced whole blood platelets for storage up to seven days* The IMUGARD™ WB PLT Platelet Pooling Set delivers prestorage pooled and leukoreduced whole blood-derived platelet (PLT) products for storage up to seven days when used with bacterial detection tests cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).* IMUGARD WB PLT is the first whole blood-derived platelet pooling set approved for seven-day storage in the U.S. and provides an alternate source of platelet supply at a time when demand continues to increase and the supply remains challenged by a lack of blood donors. Discover the benefits and features The set is designed to extend whole blood platelet shelf life, help blood centers better manage supply to meet patient needs, and reduce waste. Leukoreduction Highly specific pore size and distribution enable consistent, efficient filtration of leukocytes. Reduced platelet loss The filter’s small priming volume of 17 mL allows you to retain more platelets in your final product. Biocompatibility The filter is made from microporous polyurethane and manufactured in accordance with international standards for material biocompatibility. A closer look at IMUGARD WB PLT 1. Pooling tubes Used to sterile-connect up to six whole blood platelet bags. 2. IMUGARD WB PLT leukoreduction filter Made from microporous polyurethane, with highly specific pore size and distribution, used to leukoreduce the pooled platelets. 3. ELP platelet storage bag The same extended-life platelet storage bag used since 1985 to store apheresis platelets.