Blood bag centrifuges

Optimizing Transfusion Medicine: Blood Bag Centrifuges

In modern transfusion medicine, the aim is to transfuse the patient with only the component required.
Centrifuges for blood bags are key instruments specifically developed for blood banks and transfusion facilities.
 Designed to separate whole blood into red blood cells, plasma and platelets
 Efficient processing of large quantities of blood: with a maximum capacity of up to 12 x 1.000 ml or 12 blood bag systems per run.
 Quality management functions and connections
 Smooth operation for reliable and reproducible sedimentation results
 Acceleration and deceleration curve programming as desired

Sigma 8KBS 

with a new EU-MDR certificate

The Sigma 8KBS refrigerated floor-standing centrifuge is a medical device according to Regulation (EU) 2017/745, Class IIa for the separation of blood components for transfusion medicine.

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SIGMA

Sigma 6-16KS blood bag package, refrigerated benchtop centrifuge, incl. rotor 11660, 4 buckets 13625 and 4 adapters 13627, 220-240 V, 50 Hz

Reference : SIG-1039506

Performance matching a floor-standing centrifuge
The compactness of a benchtop centrifuge with the performance of a floor-standing centrifuge. The refrigerated Sigma 6‑16KS is suitable for a wide variety of routine and research applications with high versatility, an advanced user interface and outstanding reliability.

The bloodbag version SIG-1039506 is a configuration including the right accessories to spin blood bags. It includes:

  • 6-16KS centrifuge (SIG-10395)
  • Rotor (11660), 
  • 4 buckets (13625)
  • 4 adapters for bags

The Sigma 6‑16KS delivers precise separation results in all cases, whether blood pouches, petroleum flasks, microtiter and deepwell plates, or tubes and flasks from 0.2 ml to 1,000 ml.
It is widely used in microbiology and molecular biology, pharmaceutics, genomics, clinical diagnostics, bioproduction, cell culture labs and transfusion facilities. A total of twelve fixed-angle and six swing-out rotors are available, along with numerous buckets and adapters – including many biosafe configurations.

The Sigma 6‑16KS features a clearly organised display. The patented Spincontrol S one-knob controller provides superior operating convenience and process reliability. Optimisation of separation runs and yields is supported by 60 programs with the option of making user-specific settings, as well as 30 profiles for use as acceleration or braking curves. Custom person-specific settings can be saved with password-protected access control. An extremely practical feature is the large program status display, visible from a distance, with a progress bar.

The Sigma 6‑16KS is also available as the Sigma 6‑16S unrefrigerated centrifuge, the Sigma 6‑16HS heated centrifuge and the Sigma 6‑16KHS refrigerated and heated centrifuge. An inert gas port is optionally available for this device.

Controller Specifications:
Temperature setting range [°C]: -20 – +40
Programs: 60
Acceleration curves: 10 linear, 10 quadratic, 10 user definable
Deceleration curves: 10 linear, 10 quadratic, 10 user definable
Cycle counting: Yes

SIGMA

Sigma 8KBS, MD, package, floorstanding refrigerated centrifuge, aircooled compressor, adapters for dual blood bag systems

Reference : SIG-10954

User-friendly stand-alone centrifuge for blood banks 

This blood bag centrifuge package consists of:

  • Sigma 8KBS floor-standing high capacity refrigerated with air-cooled compressor,
  • Rotor no. 11805,
  • 6 buckets no. 13860,
  • 6 adapters no. 13867 
  • 2 replacements for blood bags no. 17769 incl. 
    • 2 balance weights no. 17753
    • 2 balance weights no. 17754, 
  • interface RS 232

The Sigma 8KBS is a refrigerated floor-standing centrifuge specifically
developed for deployment in blood banks and transfusion facilities. It is
a medical device according to Regulation (EU)2017/745, Class IIa for the
separation of blood components for transfusion medicine.
With a maximum capacity of 12 blood bag systems per run, it enables
efficient processing of large specimen volumes. The device delivers
reliably excellent and reproducible sedimentation results thanks to its
very smooth running. Along with its outstanding specifications, the
Sigma 8KBS features impressive energy efficiency and perfectly matched
accessories.
The centrifuge can optionally be equipped with functions for professional data handling in blood banks, based on the ISBT 128 barcode standard.
The centrifuge is optionally available with water cooling.

Please read our brochure, "Sigma Data Interface", to get more information about using the controller Spincontrol S for quality management in laboratory processes.


Program Specifications:

  • Programs: 60
  • Acceleration curves: 10 linear, 10 quadratic, 10 user definable
  • Deceleration curves: 10 linear, 10 quadratic, 10 user definable
  • Cycle counting: Yes
SIGMA

Sigma 8KBS, MD, package, floorstanding refrigerated centrifuge, aircooled compressor, adapters for quadruple or single blood bag systems

Reference : SIG-100010

User-friendly stand-alone centrifuge for blood banks 

This blood bag centrifuge package consists of:

  • Sigma 8KBS floor-standing high capacity refrigerated with air-cooled compressor,
  • Rotor no. 11805,
  • 6 buckets no. 13860,
  • 6 adapters no. 13870,
  • 6 balance weights no. 17768,
  • 2 balance inserts for blood bags no. 17773, 
  • 2 tare weights no. 17753, 
  • 2 tare weights no. 17754, 
  • interface RS 232

The Sigma 8KBS is a refrigerated floor-standing centrifuge specifically
developed for deployment in blood banks and transfusion facilities. It is
a medical device according to Regulation (EU)2017/745, Class IIa for the
separation of blood components for transfusion medicine.
With a maximum capacity of 12 blood bag systems per run, it enables
efficient processing of large specimen volumes. The device delivers
reliably excellent and reproducible sedimentation results thanks to its
very smooth running. Along with its outstanding specifications, the
Sigma 8KBS features impressive energy efficiency and perfectly matched
accessories.
The centrifuge can optionally be equipped with functions for professional data handling in blood banks, based on the ISBT 128 barcode standard.
The centrifuge is optionally available with water cooling.

Please read our brochure, "Sigma Data Interface", to get more information about using the controller Spincontrol S for quality management in laboratory processes.


Program Specifications:

  • Programs: 60
  • Acceleration curves: 10 linear, 10 quadratic, 10 user definable
  • Deceleration curves: 10 linear, 10 quadratic, 10 user definable
  • Cycle counting: Yes
SIGMA
Adapter for 2 x 500/750 ml blood bag systems, two compartments with 1,100 ml
Reference : SIG-13867

Adapter for 2 x 500/750 ml blood bag systems, two compartments with 1,100 ml nominal capacity each, incl. 2 balancing weights no. 17768, 1 set = 2 pcs.

SIGMA
Adapter for smaller blood bags or for reduced filling, 1 set = 2 pcs.
Reference : SIG-17750

Adapter for smaller blood bags or for reduced filling,
1 set = 2 pcs.

SIGMA
Sigma 6-16KS blood bag package, refrigerated benchtop centrifuge, incl. rotor 11660, 4 buckets 13625 and 4 adapters 13627, 220-240 V, 50 Hz
Reference : SIG-1039506

Performance matching a floor-standing centrifuge
The compactness of a benchtop centrifuge with the performance of a floor-standing centrifuge. The refrigerated Sigma 6‑16KS is suitable for a wide variety of routine and research applications with high versatility, an advanced user interface and outstanding reliability.

The bloodbag version SIG-1039506 is a configuration including the right accessories to spin blood bags. It includes:

  • 6-16KS centrifuge (SIG-10395)
  • Rotor (11660), 
  • 4 buckets (13625)
  • 4 adapters for bags

The Sigma 6‑16KS delivers precise separation results in all cases, whether blood pouches, petroleum flasks, microtiter and deepwell plates, or tubes and flasks from 0.2 ml to 1,000 ml.
It is widely used in microbiology and molecular biology, pharmaceutics, genomics, clinical diagnostics, bioproduction, cell culture labs and transfusion facilities. A total of twelve fixed-angle and six swing-out rotors are available, along with numerous buckets and adapters – including many biosafe configurations.

The Sigma 6‑16KS features a clearly organised display. The patented Spincontrol S one-knob controller provides superior operating convenience and process reliability. Optimisation of separation runs and yields is supported by 60 programs with the option of making user-specific settings, as well as 30 profiles for use as acceleration or braking curves. Custom person-specific settings can be saved with password-protected access control. An extremely practical feature is the large program status display, visible from a distance, with a progress bar.

The Sigma 6‑16KS is also available as the Sigma 6‑16S unrefrigerated centrifuge, the Sigma 6‑16HS heated centrifuge and the Sigma 6‑16KHS refrigerated and heated centrifuge. An inert gas port is optionally available for this device.

Controller Specifications:
Temperature setting range [°C]: -20 – +40
Programs: 60
Acceleration curves: 10 linear, 10 quadratic, 10 user definable
Deceleration curves: 10 linear, 10 quadratic, 10 user definable
Cycle counting: Yes

SIGMA
Sigma 8KBS, MD, package, floorstanding refrigerated centrifuge, aircooled compressor, adapters for dual blood bag systems
Reference : SIG-10954

User-friendly stand-alone centrifuge for blood banks 

This blood bag centrifuge package consists of:

  • Sigma 8KBS floor-standing high capacity refrigerated with air-cooled compressor,
  • Rotor no. 11805,
  • 6 buckets no. 13860,
  • 6 adapters no. 13867 
  • 2 replacements for blood bags no. 17769 incl. 
    • 2 balance weights no. 17753
    • 2 balance weights no. 17754, 
  • interface RS 232

The Sigma 8KBS is a refrigerated floor-standing centrifuge specifically
developed for deployment in blood banks and transfusion facilities. It is
a medical device according to Regulation (EU)2017/745, Class IIa for the
separation of blood components for transfusion medicine.
With a maximum capacity of 12 blood bag systems per run, it enables
efficient processing of large specimen volumes. The device delivers
reliably excellent and reproducible sedimentation results thanks to its
very smooth running. Along with its outstanding specifications, the
Sigma 8KBS features impressive energy efficiency and perfectly matched
accessories.
The centrifuge can optionally be equipped with functions for professional data handling in blood banks, based on the ISBT 128 barcode standard.
The centrifuge is optionally available with water cooling.

Please read our brochure, "Sigma Data Interface", to get more information about using the controller Spincontrol S for quality management in laboratory processes.


Program Specifications:

  • Programs: 60
  • Acceleration curves: 10 linear, 10 quadratic, 10 user definable
  • Deceleration curves: 10 linear, 10 quadratic, 10 user definable
  • Cycle counting: Yes
SIGMA
Sigma 8KBS, MD, package, floorstanding refrigerated centrifuge, aircooled compressor, adapters for quadruple or single blood bag systems
Reference : SIG-100010

User-friendly stand-alone centrifuge for blood banks 

This blood bag centrifuge package consists of:

  • Sigma 8KBS floor-standing high capacity refrigerated with air-cooled compressor,
  • Rotor no. 11805,
  • 6 buckets no. 13860,
  • 6 adapters no. 13870,
  • 6 balance weights no. 17768,
  • 2 balance inserts for blood bags no. 17773, 
  • 2 tare weights no. 17753, 
  • 2 tare weights no. 17754, 
  • interface RS 232

The Sigma 8KBS is a refrigerated floor-standing centrifuge specifically
developed for deployment in blood banks and transfusion facilities. It is
a medical device according to Regulation (EU)2017/745, Class IIa for the
separation of blood components for transfusion medicine.
With a maximum capacity of 12 blood bag systems per run, it enables
efficient processing of large specimen volumes. The device delivers
reliably excellent and reproducible sedimentation results thanks to its
very smooth running. Along with its outstanding specifications, the
Sigma 8KBS features impressive energy efficiency and perfectly matched
accessories.
The centrifuge can optionally be equipped with functions for professional data handling in blood banks, based on the ISBT 128 barcode standard.
The centrifuge is optionally available with water cooling.

Please read our brochure, "Sigma Data Interface", to get more information about using the controller Spincontrol S for quality management in laboratory processes.


Program Specifications:

  • Programs: 60
  • Acceleration curves: 10 linear, 10 quadratic, 10 user definable
  • Deceleration curves: 10 linear, 10 quadratic, 10 user definable
  • Cycle counting: Yes
BECKMAN COULTER LIFE SCIENCES
Solution 555 (1 qt)
Reference : BEC-339555

946-mL bottles of Solution 555™ Rotor Cleaning Concentrate, 1 qty; minimum order 2 bottles.
Under normal use, as part of the day-to-day care and maintenance program of the centrifuge rotors, wash the rotor frequently to prevent the build-up of residues.

Beckman Solution 555 (339555) is a mild and efficient detergent that won’t damage the rotors.

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