BCSI's pH1000™ System is a closed-loop system comprised of a sterile platelet storage bag with an optical pH sensor that interprets the biochemical changes occurring in the platelet solution and the BCSI pH1000 instrument.  CE Mark approval was granted in 2007.

Optical pH sensor - the pH sensor is a small plastic part that is integrated into the platelet storage bag, is non-toxic and does not affect platelet viability or sterility.  The pH sensor contains a small paper membrane that has a fluorescent pH indicator dye attached.

BCSI pH1000™ System

The BCSI pH1000 instrument is used for the fluorescent pH measurements of the sensors incorporated into the platelet bags.  A reading of pH with the system takes less than 1 second and can be linked to the bag ID, user ID, and time of reading.  The instrument can interface with printers or laboratory information systems for record keeping and reporting.  The pH1000 System is a medical device designed under FDA and ISO design control procedures.  The pH1000 System is available for sale in Europe.  Products are not yet available in North America.