Devices such as the Haemonetics and Cobe products are superior because they offer different bowl sizes and allow the operator to manually perform cell saving, unlike the OrthoPAT which runs at a fixed rate.


OrthoPAT was developed for low bleeders and can not keep up with high volume blood loss. Although the manufacturer guarantees a high HCT, its nitch is knee surgery and is not a stop gap solution for cell saving.


Two other disadvantages with OrthoPAT:

1. Price of disposables which are about 4x more than others.
2. Inability to manufacture Autologus Platelet Gel with the OrthoPAT.

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Mr. Jan B. Wade
Blood Management Consultant
Enhance Outcomes - Control Cost
For Information Call - 360 296-1807
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