Why does Octaplasma® need to be thawed for a minimum of 30 minutes while FP is only thawed for 25 minutes?
December 6, 2024
|By WP Admin
A: Octaplasma is approved and available in over 30 countries globally. Different countries around the world use different thawing devices, and the thawing time differs significantly based on the device used and the number of bags thawed in parallel. In contrast to FP, Octaplasma® has a secondary overwrap, and thawing is performed in this outer wrapper. This may influence the thawing time.
Octaplasma® product monograph recommends 30 minutes thawing time at 37°C, since this time is valid for all devices.
It is suggested that hospitals use their judgment based on the thawing device used locally and the number of bags being thawed. Transfuse only fully thawed bags of Octaplasma® which is a clear, yellow solution without cloudiness or precipitates.
