for Red Blood Cell storage

6°C / 43°F

+/- 0.5°C accuracy

activation indication window

activation blister on top



USE AND APPLICATION
1. Select a BT6 indicator and ensure it is not activated: the arming window should be yellow and the breach window should be white. BT6 does not require pre-conditioning.

2. Note: BT6 can be activated at normal room temperature - any temp above 6°C/43°F will do.

3. Firmly squeeze the button located on top of the indicator, between thumb and forefinger.

4. Verify that the arming window changes color immediately from yellow to dark green.

5. Immediately after activation, refrigerate BT6 to temperatures of +3°C/38°F or below for a minimum of 15 minutes.

6. Remove the pre-chilled blood bag from its controlled refrigerator (2°C/36°F – 6°C/43°F).

7. Select a suitable location on the lower third of blood bag where there is always a large volume of blood product. Ensure this area is oil & moisture free. 

8. Remove BT6 from refrigeration, peel its liner and firmly adhere the BT6 to the prepared location. Verify full adhesion to the blood bag.