shasby Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Hi,I am hoping that you can help me. I need to find out the going rate of FFP unit breakage. We think ours is on the high side at around 6-8%. What would you consider an acceptible rate? Thanks for any information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lcsmrz Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 We don't use alot of FFP, but we break one every 6 months. I train extensively on proper handling of frozen products, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labgirl153 Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 6-8% is probably just above average. My lab allows FFP to sit at ambient temp 5 minutes prior to placing them into the water bath - they believe this cuts back on breakage. Give it a whirl and see if that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Saikin Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Do you store your plasma at -30, -40, or -80C? We found a higher breakage rate when plasma was stored at -80C. Our rate is like Larry's - about 1 every 6 months (but we only transfuse about 40/yr). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kate murphy Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 We use about 3500/yr, from several different suppliers. Our breakage is about 5%, but one supplier was about 10% (we no longer use that supplier). We store ours at -30C, I agree that the colder storage temps may make them more fragile.(BTY shasby - love your lizards!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulSunV Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 We have had 35 units break this year and transfused 2879. We store at -30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shasby Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 Thanks for all those replies! We can look into the temperature as a first option.Shasby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GilTphoto Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 We have about a 10% breakage rate and store at -40C. Two broke today! Larger bags that are folded over to fit in the box, seem to break more frequently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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