Marrow Cellution™ Component Flushing (Rinsing)
Heparin Flush Protocol for Marrow Cellution™ component rinsing & heparin concentration calculation
All Marrow Cellution™ components and Syringe(s) and must be rinsed with heparin solution prior to each use
Rinsing all Marrow Cellution components with heparin prior to usage serves several important purposes, i.e.
- Preventing Blood Clots: Heparin is an anticoagulant, meaning it helps prevent blood from clotting. By rinsing all kit components with heparin before every use, it ensures that the system remains free of blood clots.
- Facilitating Aspiration: The bone marrow aspiration process involves drawing a small amounts of liquid marrow into the needle. Coating with heparin helps to create a smoother flow, making it easier to aspirate bone marrow.
It’s important to note that while heparin serves beneficial purposes during the procedure, its use should be carried out with caution. The appropriate amount and concentration of heparin should be used, as excessive or improper use of anticoagulants can lead to complications.
For the component rinsing procedure a heparin concentration of 2,000 Units/ml is recommended.
Commercially available heparin usually has a dosage of 500 – 25,000 units per ml or more. Below is a simple tool to calculate the correct mixing ratio to obtain a final heparin concentration of 2000 units/ml.
Explanation:
Desired heparin concentration is set to 2000 Units/ml per default since this is the recommended heparin concentration for the rinsing prodedure. However, the number can be changed.
Available heparin concentration is mentioned on your heparin vial in Units per ml.
Required final volume is the amount of heparin solution in the basin in ml.
Please review and follow our Heparin Flush Protocol Instructions for Marrow Cellution™ component rinsing & heparin concentration calculation
