Terumo BCT TSCD II, Manual

©2012 Terumo BCT, Inc.  

Page 2 of 14

PN 306620452

Applications 
for Use 

The use of the TSCD II device permits sterile connection in a variety of applications. 
Refer to FDA’s 

Guidance for Industry: Use of Sterile Connecting Devices in Blood 

Bank Practices

 for recommended practices and procedures for use in the blood 

banking industry. Some of the more common uses of the TSCD II device are to:  

ƒ

Add a leukocyte reduction filter  

ƒ

Remove samples from blood product containers for testing  

ƒ

Add a new needle to a blood collection or apheresis processing set  

ƒ

Prepare components. For example, add one or more bags, as specifically 
needed, for component separation after collection of whole blood in a single 
bag; or add one or more bags when additional components are needed, i.e.  
make a triple set out of a double set 

ƒ

Pool blood products  

ƒ

Prepare an aliquot for pediatric use and divided units. For example, attach a 
syringe set or a set of bags to prepare aliquots of whole blood, red blood 
cells or plasma  

ƒ

Connect additional saline or anticoagulant lines to an apheresis processing 
set  

ƒ

Connect a bag of processing or additive solution or reconnect one that was 
mistakenly removed  

There are many other instances where it is desirable to maintain a closed system at 
a connection site rather than to use the traditional “spiking” procedure. 

The TSCD II device is not to be used with tubing that is connected to a person.  

This device is for use by trained individuals in such settings as blood bank 
laboratories and hospitals. 

Materials 

ƒ

TSCD II Sterile Tubing Welder, including these standard accessories 
included with purchase:  

–

Wafer disposal box 

–

 Air 

filter 

–

 AC 

power 

cable 

–

 Fuses 

–

 Operating 

instructions 

–

 TSCD 

wafers 

–

TSCD II bag support shelves (2) 

–

Feet to support the TSCD II bag support shelves (4) 

–

 Device 

cover 

ƒ

 Plastic 

hemostats 

ƒ

 Additional 

TSCD 

wafers