Information on the following was obtained from the manufacturer's of intraoperative cell salvage equipment:

• Requirements in relation to anticoagulant use
• Standard process and wash volume
• Clinical use
• Disposables
• Customer service

A full technical specification provided by each manufacturer is available and can be downloaded by clicking on the links below.

Fresenius Kabi (C.A.T.S.)
Haemonetics (Cellsaver 5/5+)
Medtronic (Autolog)
Sorin Group (BRAT)
Sorin Group (ELECTA)

A summary of these responses has been incorporated into a single table and is available to download. (Table 1 Summary of responses).

Further technical specifications are available for the Haemonetics Orthopat machine and the Haemonetics Cardiopat machine. These machines have not been included in the summary table as they are designed for use both intraoperatively and postoperatively.

The update of information contained in the table is the responsibility of each manufacturer. Information is correct as of date of publication.

Version 1
December 2007