Cordguard™ is an innovative all-in-one system designed for umbilical cord clamping, cutting and blood collection.
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Medical's Cordguard™ is a unified system for umbilical cord
clamping, cutting and blood collection. It provides an excellent neonatal
blood sample while minimizing the chances of clinician exposure to
blood.
Quick and easy 4-step activation.
Enclosed collection reservoir for obtaining clean, uncontaminated
blood.
Fully enclosed sharps.
Reliable, secure cord clamp.
Ergonomic handle assists in delivery of placenta.
Protective sheath keeps tubes clean for labeling.
Two vacuum tubes conveniently slide from handle when full.
CLINICAL NEED
"There are a number of instances where the collection of blood from the neonate is difficult or impossible, thus placing strong emphasis on the collection of umbilical cord blood from every delivery." Source: The Collection of Umbilical Cord Blood, Communicore, 1992
CLINICAL USE
"Cord blood is the best medium for general purpose diagnostic tests indicative of status in the neonate."
Tests are commonly performed for:
Routine blood work (i.e. Type, pH, CBC, Direct coombs)
Infectious diseases
Abnormalities/fetal status
Atopic allergies
Detection of heavy metals (i.e. Lead)
Genetic analysis
Potential applications of cord blood are broader in scope and include:
Generation of red blood cells
Gene therapy
"Determination of pH and blood gas values from umbilical arterial and venous blood provides an objective method of assessing fetal acid-based status at the time of birth and is a useful adjunct to the Apgar score in assessing the immediate condition of the newborn.
...umbilical venous blood can be utilized. In a truly asphyxiated fetus, the pH of both arterial and venous blood will most likely be very low." Source: ACOG Technical Bulletin #127
EXPOSURE ISSUES
It's estimated that more than 6.2 million Americans are infected with HIV, Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Publication, Vol. 23, No. 3, Sept. 1994
Exposure Risks:
96% of clinician respondents have been exposed to
umbilical cord blood.
84% of respondents are concerned about exposure to umbilical cord
blood.
39% of vaginal deliveries expose at least one healthcare worker.
50% of cesarean deliveries expose at least one healthcare worker.
Source: UTMD Market Research, 1994; American Journal of Ob/Gyn
1992, 167:
703-8
"All procedures involving blood or other potentially infectious materials shall be performed in such a manner as to minimize splashing, spraying, spattering and generation of droplets of these substances." Source: OSHA Regulations on Bloodborne Pathogens, #1910. 1030, Federal Register, Vol. 56, No. 235.
