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Comprehensive Blood Bank Automation in Saudi Arabia

Comprehensive Blood Bank Automation in Saudi Arabia

Blood Bank Automation in Saudi Arabia

A Complete, Safe, and Efficient Solution by Samir Group

Blood bank automation in Saudi Arabia is more than a technology trend — it’s a vital healthcare need. From increasing donor volumes to minimizing transfusion risks, automation ensures safety, accuracy, and speed throughout the blood management process.

With over four decades of trusted presence in the Kingdom, Samir Group empowers Saudi healthcare institutions with full-spectrum blood bank solutions. We support hospitals, military medical centers, and MOH labs with FDA-approved, globally certified, and locally supported systems that modernize how blood is collected, tested, processed, stored, and transfused.


Modernizing Every Step of the Blood Bank Workflow

1. Blood Collection Made Comfortable and Efficient

Efficient donation begins with the donor experience. Samir Group supplies Macopharma’s Macolounge, an advanced blood donation chair featuring:

  • Ergonomic, adjustable design for donor safety
  • Electric shock/Trendelenburg position for emergency comfort
  • Ideal for both mobile units and fixed centers

This is especially useful during Hajj and Umrah seasons, when mobile collection needs surge in Makkah, Madinah, and Jeddah.

2. Collection and Sealing Devices

  • Macomix DCN7: A modern blood collection mixer with smart monitoring and bidirectional software for traceability.
  • MacoSeal Light & SE160: Cordless or bench-top sealers with long battery life and multi-head support for high-volume processing.

3. Separation and Leukodepletion Solutions

Automating blood separation is key to maximizing the use of every donation.

  • MacoPress Smarter: Provides automatic cannula breaking, red cell mixing, and flexible component separation.
  • Inline filters for leukodepletion: Reduces white blood cells from red cells or platelets to improve transfusion safety and reduce immune response risks.

Used extensively in Armed Forces hospitals and MOH regional labs, these systems reduce manual labor and error.


4. Pathogen Inactivation for Transfusion Safety

With increasing concern over viral transmission through blood, pathogen inactivation is now a global standard.

  • Macotronic B2 Illumination System:
    • Uses methylene blue under visible light
    • Compact, benchtop design
    • Ensures plasma is pathogen-reduced before storage or transfusion

Deployed in hospitals like King Saud Medical City and Security Forces Hospital in Riyadh, it forms a critical step in ensuring blood safety protocols.


5. Platelet Pooling and Cord Blood Collection

  • Maconnect: A sterile multiple pooling system for platelets — improving both safety and simplicity
  • Cord blood collection bags: Sterile, surgery-safe, and approved for cesarean use

These systems are used in neonatal units and private hospitals across Khobar and Jeddah for long-term patient care and regenerative medicine storage.


6. Automation in Serology and Screening

Our partnership with Ortho Clinical Diagnostics offers advanced tools for immunohematology:

  • Vision® Swift & Vision Max Swift: Automate blood grouping, antibody screening, and compatibility testing
  • ID-MTS™ Gel Cards & Workstations: Validated serological testing with objective result interpretation

With over 99% of blood testing automated, these systems support rapid screening in critical hospital settings.


7. Integrated Software and Data Management

  • e-connectivity dashboards
  • Barcode traceability
  • QC monitoring and donor records

These allow for full control of inventory, donor safety, and sample integrity across all stages — crucial for large-scale labs in Riyadh and Dammam.


Major Clients & Government Projects

Samir Group’s blood bank automation has been implemented in:

  • King Khalid Hospital
  • Prince Sultan Military Medical City
  • Al Hada Military Hospital
  • Regional Blood Banks in Tabuk, Asir, Taif, and Yanbu
  • MOH’s National Blood Safety Program

We support all phases: planning, procurement, installation, training, and lifecycle maintenance.


Why Choose Samir Group?

  • Certified by international standards and MOH requirements
  • Over 200 field engineers for 24/7 service across the Kingdom
  • Partners with Macopharma, Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, and DiaSys
  • Unmatched training and education programs for lab staff
  • Full compliance with ISO, FDA, and SFDA protocols

Ready to Automate Your Blood Bank?

If your facility operates a blood lab, transfusion unit, or donation center, Samir Group offers unmatched blood bank automation in Saudi Arabia — improving safety, productivity, and regulatory compliance.