Quantra

We have 5 Quantras using the QPlus cartridge in our Cardiovascular ORs ran by Anesthesiologist and managed by POC. The analyzers are very easy to use and maintain.  The testing time is typically under 15 minutes and the dials are easy to interpret once you get used to it. We have developed an internal algorithm to use for blood product management. We have seen a decrease in product waste and cost since implementing.   The company is great to work with, very responsive and supportive. The shortcoming is that it is only FDA approved for venous whole blood samples (amendment: recently approved for arterial for Qplus as of 2023)  from perioperative patients 18 yrs or older undergoing cardiovascular or major orthopedic surgeries. The QStat cartridge has a different approved population.   Use of Rals to manage the device is limited however, Hemosonics has actively made strides in improving this.  Weekly maintenance cartridges are required at a cost of $10 per cartridge/device.