Blood Typing Manager, version 3.0
Device Facts
| Record ID | BK230811 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | Blood Typing Manager, version 3.0 |
| Applicant | Diagnostic Grifols, S. A. Barcelona, Spain |
| Product Code | MMH · Hematology |
| Decision Date | Jul 24, 2023 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 864.9165 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
| Attributes | Software as a Medical Device |
Indications for Use
Blood Typing Manager is a transfusion data manager software that aids in interfacing and managing data between immunohematology instruments, Blood Establishment Computer Software and Laboratory Information System, and aids users in Antibody Identification procedure. Blood Typing Manager includes the following features: • Bidirectional connectivity with one or more LIS. • Provides the ability to centralize the management of Quality Control. • Allows user to load Grifols RRBCs antigenic tables and aids user in antibody identification results. • Allows user to view and validate results remotely prior to export to LIS. • Allows to create and print reports.
Device Story
Blood Typing Manager is stand-alone software for immunohematology data management; interfaces with Grifols Erytra, Erytra Eflexis, and DG Reader Net instruments and LIS. Software centralizes QC management, enables remote result validation, and assists in antibody identification via Grifols RRBC antigenic tables. Operators (trained lab technicians) use web-based interface to manage samples, validate results, and generate reports. Version 3.0.0 adds automated reflex/rerun ordering, multisite management, and manual order creation. Software aids clinical decision-making by streamlining data flow and providing decision support for antibody identification; benefits include improved workflow efficiency and standardized data management in transfusion settings.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Validation included regression analysis per ISO 14971, comparison study of the Ab ID module against manual AABB standard procedures, internal validation of automatic reflex test ordering (six rule configurations), and modular licensing verification. No clinical data provided.
Technological Characteristics
Web-based software; HTTPS secure access. Connectivity: Bidirectional LIS, multi-instrument management. Architecture: Modular licensing system. Software version 3.0.0. Sterilization: N/A (software).
Indications for Use
Indicated for use by trained laboratory technicians as a transfusion data manager to interface/manage data between immunohematology instruments, Blood Establishment Computer Software, and Laboratory Information Systems, and to assist in antibody identification procedures. Rx only.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Blood establishment computer software (BECS) is a device used in the manufacture of blood and blood components to assist in the prevention of disease in humans by identifying ineligible donors, by preventing the release of unsuitable blood and blood components for transfusion or for further manufacturing into products for human treatment or diagnosis, by performing compatibility testing between donor and recipient, or by performing positive identification of patients and blood components at the point of transfusion to prevent transfusion reactions. This generic type of device may include a BECS accessory, a device intended for use with BECS to augment the performance of the BECS or to expand or modify its indications for use.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special controls for these devices are:(1) Software performance and functional requirements including detailed design specifications ( *e.g.,* algorithms or control characteristics, alarms, device limitations, and safety requirements).(2) Verification and validation testing and hazard analysis must be performed. (3) Labeling must include: (i) Software limitations; (ii) Unresolved anomalies, annotated with an explanation of the impact on safety or effectiveness; (iii) Revision history; and (iv) Hardware and peripheral specifications. (4) Traceability matrix must be performed. (5) Performance testing to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the system must be performed, including when adding new functional requirements ( *e.g.,* electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility, or wireless coexistence).
Predicate Devices
- Blood Typing Manager (BK220744)