sampler
safePICO
sampler
Safety-engineered arterial samplers
About
sampler
safePICO
sampler
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A safety-engineered arterial blood sampler
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Optimal for pH, blood gas, oximetry, electrolyte and metabolite analysis
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safePICO syringes are available in two models: safePICO aspirator for a-line sampling and safePICO self-fill for arterial puncture sampling
Prebarcoded sampler
safeTIPCAP
Needle shield device
| SPECIFICATIONS | safePICO Aspirator | safePICO Self-fill |
| Mixing device | 3.5 mm mixing ball | 3.5 mm mixing ball |
| Heparin | 80 IU electrolyte-balanced heparin, coated on cellulose fiber | 60 IU electrolyte-balanced heparin, coated on cellulose fiber |
| Sample volume | 0.7 – 1.7 mL. A sample volume above 1 mL is required when measuring ctHb | 0.7 – 1.7 mL. A sample volume above 1 mL is required when measuring ctHb |
| Sterilization | By ethylene oxide | By ethylene oxide |
| Unique sampler ID | Code 128 barcode | Code 128 barcode |
Advantages
sampler
safePICO
sampler
Safety for the patient
Prebarcoded samplers reduce the risk of mixups
Minimal risk of preanalytical errors
safeTIPCAP simplifies and ensures safe removal of air bubbles
Safety for the operator
Needle shield device allows for single-handed removal of the needle and safeTIPCAP limits the risk of contact with patient blood
