Loading and Removing the Disposable Tubing Set and Other Common Operations
5
Continue pulling the tubing until the wings are secured behind the
prongs. An audible "click" will assure that MasterGuard is locked
into place. Once the needle is locked into the MasterGuard, release
the finger hook while maintaining pressure on the venipuncture
site. Bandage the donor's arm according to your standard operating
procedures.
Locked
position
Figure 4-17: Locking MasterGuard in place
6
Dispose of the apheresis needle set in an appropriate biohazard
material container.
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