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PLASMA THAWING SYSTEMS
QuickTHAW TM PLASMA THAWING SYSTEM CryoMACS® FREEZING BAGS

QuickTHAW TM PLASMA THAWING SYSTEM 

QuickThawT Plasma Thawing Systems from Helmer use both controlled temperature and agitation to substantially reduce thaw times while ensuring the safety of your plasma. The DH2 (2 bag), DH4 (4 bag) and DH8 (8 bag) models have dual baskets with independent controls that accommodate a variety of bag configurations.

The QuickThaw is also convenient to operate, allowing you to load, program, and walk away. The QuickThaw does the rest.
BENEFITS
Reduce Unused Plasma
Rapid thawing with the QuickThaw reduces the amount of plasma that must be thawed in advance. The baskets agitate the units in 36.5ºC water for optimal heat transfer and the most rapid, yet safe, thawing. Reducing unused thawed plasma results in cost savings for you.

Flexible, Convenient, and Safe
Each QuickThaw basket operates independently, giving you the flexibility of starting batches of plasma at different times. In addition, the baskets automatically lift plasma bags out of the water when a cycle is complete, offering the convenience of walk-away time savings. For added safety, the baskets also lift out upon high alarm activation.

Maximum Versatility
Both random and apheresis plasma bags may be thawed in either unit (whether flat or folded). With the use of the removable dividers in the DH8 model, oversized units (wider than 6 inches) may be thawed. The QuickThaw is suitable for other applications including warming saline as well as thawing red blood cells and cryoprecipitate.

Space Saving
The compact size of QuickThaw Plasma Thawing Systems conserves space on your benchtop.
Overwrap Protection
The QuickThaw uses Helmer overwrap bags, the most convenient method to protect plasma during thawing. Overwraps eliminate the need for snap-seal pockets to separate the plasma from an internal water supply. Pockets crack over time, causing the need for replacement and the possibility of internal system contamination. Helmer disposable overwraps provide long term security and the QuickThaw's open tank design allows for easy cleaning, with no hidden areas.

Back to Back Thawing Capabilities
After completion of a QuickThaw sequence, another cycle can be started immediately. Direct heat is added continually to the water by the electronically controlled Instant Response system. Competitive snap-seal pocket systems need pumps to move water from a holding reservoir into the thawing chamber before and after each cycle, increasing thaw times and decreasing throughput.

CryoMACS® FREEZING BAGS 

CryoMACS® Freezing Bags are designed for freezing and storage down to -196 °C, as well as thawing of human blood components.
Product features:
Each CryoMACS® Freezing Bags consist of a freezing bag and a corresponding overwrap bag that fits into the corresponding storage cassettes.

Both the freezing bag and its corresponding overwrap bag are made of EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) tubular film.

The freezing bag is equipped with extra long EVA tubing for drawing quality control samples out of heat sealed tube sections. The tubing is provided with luer connectors, roller clamps, and an injection port. The EVA tubing and injection port are DMSO-resistant. Two ports with sealed, twist-off protective caps minimize the risk of nitrogen ingress into these ports.
Each CryoMACS Freezing Bag includes a label pouch and the imprinted lot number.
CryoMACS Freezing Bags are CE-marked medical devices.

A broad range of CryoMACS Freezing Bags with nominal volumes ranging from 50 to 1000 mL is available and offers flexibility for various applications.