CSA Z902 Blood and Blood Components

CSA Z902 is a Canadian national standard that establishes requirements for blood and blood components. It covers all aspects of blood banking from donor selection through transfusion, including specific requirements for storage temperatures and monitoring.

Whole blood and red blood cells must be stored at 1-6C. Red blood cells stored with additive solution can last up to 42 days, while those with CPD alone last 21 days. Platelets are stored at 20-24C with agitation for 5-7 days (7 days requires bacterial testing mitigation). Fresh frozen plasma and cryoprecipitate require storage at -18C or colder. Each component has specific requirements that must be continuously monitored.

ATEK provides continuous temperature monitoring with automated logging that exceeds CSA Z902 requirements. Our system alerts staff immediately when temperatures approach limits, helping prevent product loss and ensuring patient safety.

CSA Z902 requires temperature recording at least every 4 hours, but continuous electronic monitoring is preferred and provides better protection. ATEK's continuous monitoring exceeds minimum requirements and provides complete temperature history.

ATEK transmitters have battery backup and continue monitoring during power outages. The system immediately alerts staff to power failures, and all data is preserved and transmitted once connectivity is restored.

Yes, ATEK offers portable monitoring solutions for blood transport that maintain continuous temperature logging and can alert staff if temperatures deviate during transit.