See why the Regenlab patented system is not just another tube
Closed-System PRP Preparation: Improving Safety and Standardisation in Clinic
In daily practice, not all tubes are equivalent when it comes to preparing PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma). Beyond appearance, the key differences come down to regulatory compliance and patient safety.
1) In Europe, PRP preparation requires a compliant medical device
To be legally placed on the market and used for PRP preparation in the EU, dedicated devices should carry a CE mark.
Importantly, where applicable, this CE mark is accompanied by the number of the Notified Body—a practical way to distinguish a compliant medical device from a standard laboratory consumable.
2) “Laboratory/IVD” tubes vs PRP medical devices: a safety gap
Tubes labelled “For laboratory use only” are not intended for clinical PRP preparation. Using a non-certified tube for this purpose may compromise patient safety and increase the risk of adverse events.
3) The patented RegenLab system: a closed circuit designed for standardisation
RegenLab PRP devices are engineered as a closed-circuit system, with a clear objective:
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minimise handling
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reduce contamination risk
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support a more standardised, repeatable preparation process in clinic
4) Optimised separation after centrifugation
Following centrifugation (as shown in the video: 1500 × g), the separator gel helps isolate plasma and platelets from red and white blood cells. This design supports a cleaner, usable plasma fraction for the next steps of the protocol.
5) A simple step that matters: homogenisation
The final step highlighted is gentle mixing: tilt/rock the tube at least 20 times to re-suspend platelets into the plasma and obtain a homogeneous PRP (RegenPRP™).