This part of ISO 3826 specifies requirements - including required performance characteristics - for integrated features in non-ventilated, sterile plastic bags (blood bag systems). Blood bag systems need not contain all of the integrated features specified in this document. The integrated features refer to: leukocyte filter; Device for separating the first donation volume before donation; Top/Bottom Bags; platelet storage bags; Puncture protection device. In addition to the requirements for conventional bags specified in ISO 3826-1, this part of ISO 3826 specifies additional requirements for blood bag systems that use multiple units. This part of ISO 3826 does not apply to automatic blood collection systems. Unless otherwise specified, all tests specified in this part of ISO 3826 apply to plastic bags in the ready-to-use state. If applicable, chemical, physical and biological tests in accordance with ISO 3826-1 should be used.
EN ISO 3826-3:2007 Referenced Document
ISO 3826-1:2003 Plastics collapsible containers for human blood and blood components - Part 1: Conventional containers
EN ISO 3826-3:2007 history
2007EN ISO 3826-3:2007 Plastics collapsible containers for human blood and blood components - Part 3: Blood bag systems with integrated