Sterile connector/Heat sealer

[Antrita]

I'm here at Marian medical Center in Santa Maria CA. With our new patient tower we will have a NICU (a few years away, I might be retired by then).

I am trying to figure out what would be the best, best for the money, and don't ever buy this one. Any helpful hints will be apreciated.

Thanks

Antrita

[krichards]

We have a Terumo SCD. It is 13 years old, and has never had any problems. We couldn't function without it! Our tube sealer is currently a Genesis. It is 2 or 3 years old, and has not given us any problems either.

[Debbie]

Sebra also makes very great sealers.

[Mary**]

Sebra is great. They last for MANY years.

[Sue Miller]

We use Teruma SCD and heat sealer and are very happy. The heat sealer has a small shield over the sealing area to catch any little squirts.

[Antrita]

The MD and RN that are in charge of our NICU to be, want our aliquots to go to them in syringes. Any brand recommendations?

Thanks

[shelleyk482]

As far as SCD's, you might want to look at how much you will be using it. For large volume use, I have always used the Terumo unit; it is a more expensive unit but it has definitely been proven to be a workhorse. For smaller volume use, I would (and am in the process of purchasing) the less expensive Genesis unit.

As far as heat sealers go, I have always used Sebra (both in transfusion services and blood centers). They have several different models to meet a variety of uses. They are also available through Genesis.

I have always used the Charter Med. syringes for neonatal and pediatric aliquots.

I have just started at a different facility and am in the process of modifying the practices here and am purchasing all of the products listed above. This is a process I've used in 2 different children's hospitals and several other facilities that have both adult and children populations.