(blds.syst.) TUBE, VACUUM, plastic, K2EDTA, 6ml, purple
NST
STSSBSVT6E-
Valid Article
HS Code:
391731
Last Updated on:
10/11/2025, 22:55:21
Former
Code(s):
ELABBSVT6E- ELAEZFR0798
Single use
A single-use device, also referred to as a disposable device, is intended for use on one patient during a single procedure. It is not intended to be reprocessed (i.e., cleaned and disinfected or sterilized).
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Shelf life = length of time a product can remain active and effective.
Short shelf life = shelf life = < 24 months
OC subscriptions: included in supply or field order tools (e.g. UniField)
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OC validations: approved for procurement and use by an OC for international or local orders specifying context and activity in Medical Standard Lists (MSL)
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(blds.syst.) TUBE, VACUUM, plastic, K2EDTA, 6ml, purple
Definition
Vacuum sterile tube, with or without additive, intended to contain a blood specimen
Specifications
EDTA tubes:
- Blood collection tubes, PET, vacuum, sterile, with EDTA di-potassium salt, to obtain whole blood or EDTA plasma.
- Perforable plug. low density polyethylene resin cap; bromobutyl elastomer stopper
- EDTA salts (ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid) are used for the anticoagulation of whole blood flor hematological tests. Cellular components of the blood are preserved by EDTA. It forms complexes with metal ions as calcium, inhibiting coagulation cascade.
- Anticoagulation with EDTA is irreversible.
- EDTA concentration is 1.8 mg/ml of blood.
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Technical specifications
- 13 x 100 mm
- K2 EDTA
- Material PET
- Paper label
- BD Hemogard cap closure - Cap colour purple
Packaging & Labelling
For each kind of tube: 100/box and 1000/case
Transport Dangerous Goods
Transport not regulated
Instructions for use
Storage
- Shelf life : 17 months
- Guaranteed minimum remaining shelf life at delivery: 1/3 of total shelf life
- Store between 4 and 25°C.
- Protect tubes from direct sunlight during storage
Waste management
To be destroyed by incineration.
(Cf Public Health Engineering In Precarious situations, MSF, 2010, Chapter 6)
EDTA:
- H315 Causes skin irritation, Category 2
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation, Category 2
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation, Category 3
Signal Word
Warning
| H315 | Causes skin irritation |
| H319 | Causes serious eye irritation |
| H335 | May cause respiratory irritation |
| P405 | Store locked up. |
| P261 | Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. |
| P280 | Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection |
| P321 | Specific treatment (see ... on this label) |
| P305 + P351 + P338 | IF IN EYES: rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. If the victim wears contact lenses, remove them if possible. Keep rinsing |
| P101 | If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. |
| P102 | Keep out of reach of children |
| P103 | Read label before use. |
| P501 | Dispose of contents/container to location in accordance with local and regional/ national/ international regulations |
MSF requirements
Closed system ensuring a good security for the sample and the practitioner. Plastic tubes which can not break.
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Validated by OCP laboratory referent - Newton Ambaisi (October 2025)