The CryoMACS® Freezing Bags are single use only, sterile (by irradiation), containers intended for a single cycle of freezing, storage (down to -196°C), and subsequent thawing (at 37°C) of hematopoietic progenitor cells. The CryoMACS® Freezing Bags are comprised of a freezing bag (with access ports) as the primary containment for the hematopoietic progenitor cells and an overwrap bag as secondary containment. They have an integrated tubing set (Filling Assembly) containing an injection port and male and female luer lock assemblies which provide flexibility to use a variety of disposable transfer sets, syringes or Sterile Connecting Device (SCD®) for aseptic processing. Additionally, the CryoMACS® Freezing Bags have a built-in label pocket which allows the insertion of written information such as patient identification and product specifications for hematopoietic progenitor cells, volume and processing methods used. As part of the bag assembly, two spike ports are available which allow access to the bag contents for therapeutic use of the product (via attachment of a sterile transfusion assembly). Intended Use: The CryoMACS® Freezing Bag are intended for a single cycle of freezing, storage (down to -196°C), and subsequent thawing (at 37°C) of hematopoietic progenitor cells.
A durable, sterile plastic container with ports, or glass bottle, intended for the storage and/or culture of tissue, cells, blood or blood components (e.g., peripheral blood stem cells) typically for subsequent therapeutic applications. The device provides a suitable closed environment to reduce the risk of contamination and, if applicable, for cell growth/viability during storage that may or may not involve freezing. A device intended for cryopreservation is typically designed for long-term storage in a freezing system. A device intended for culture is typically gas permeable and may have an inner surface that enables adherence. This is a single-use device.