BS 4376-1:1991

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Electrically operated blood storage refrigerators – Specification for closed reach-in types

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BSI	1991	12

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Description

This Part of BS 4376 specifies particular requirements for performance, testing and marking for refrigerators of the closed reach-in type, constructed in accordance with BS 2501, which are intended for the storage of whole blood and red cell components at a temperature of 4 ± 2 °C¹⁾. The refrigerators are for use in climates having dry bulb temperatures and relative humidities, respectively, from 16 °C and 80 % r.h. to 40 °C and 40 % r.h.

This Part of BS 4376 does not apply to the storage of blood grouping reagents.

This Part of BS 4376 does not apply to refrigerated vehicle mounted blood storage facilities.

NOTE 1 It is recommended that, except for very small storage capacity requirements, separate refrigerators should be provided for stock blood and for cross-matched blood reserved for particular individuals.

NOTE 2 It is important that refrigerators for storage of whole blood and red cell components should be used exclusively for that purpose.

NOTE 3 The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.

Requirements for performance, testing and marking for closed reach-in type refrigerators, constructed in accordance with BS 2501, intended for the storage of whole blood and red cell components at a temperature of 4°C≠2°C.

Additional information

Status	Confirmed
Pages	12
Publication Date	1991-03-29
ISBN	0 580 19313 6
Partially Replaces	BS 4376:1982
Standard Number	BS 4376-1:1991
Title	Electrically operated blood storage refrigerators – Specification for closed reach-in types
Descriptors	Refrigeration, Volume, Cleaning, Medical equipment, Blood, Thermal insulation, Temperature, Doors, Alarm systems, Performance testing, Type testing, Marking, Refrigerators, Stability, Hospital equipment, Chart recorders, Maintenance, Lighting equipment, Thermometers, Clearances, Cooling equipment, Electrically-operated devices, Blood storage, Electrical medical equipment, Shelving, Haematology, Performance
Publisher	BSI
Committee	RHE/19
ICS Codes	11.140 - Hospital equipment

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