Haemonetics Leverages IoT to Connect the Blood Supply Chain

The global blood supply is one of the most closely monitored and controlled supply chains in the world, and for good reason. Now, the IoT is making that process even more precise, thanks to a new product from Haemonetics.

Haemonetics recently announced HaemoCloud, an IoT software platform designed to connect all of the company’s devices and software, leading to a total management of the human blood supply chain. The product enables blood management devices to communicate with hospital information systems and provide real-time device operational data for service and support.

“As the healthcare industry transitions from analog to digital, Haemonetics is committed to leading innovation in blood management,” Kent Davies, COO, Haemonetics, said. “This strategy embraces the Internet of Things to create smart, safe, connected products that will improve the level of care and drive down costs across the entire blood value chain.”

HaemoCommunicator works within an institution to format and transfer data from diagnostic thromboelastography and cell salvage devices, then on a nightly basis, compiles device performance data and transfers it to HaemoCloud allowing customers and support organizations to monitor the use and performance of each device to create a seamless data experience for customers. Over time, data collected in HaemoCloud will allow Haemonetics to build preventative maintenance algorithms and offer industry-leading device performance for our customers. This interoperability resulted in the product being named IoT Evolution Product of the Year for 2015.

“HaemoCommunicator and HaemoCloud were selected as recipients of the 2015 IoT Evolution Product of the Year Award because of the transformational aspects for overall health and health incidents when they occur,” said Carl Ford, CEO & Community Developer, Crossfire Media. “Understanding the situation at hand and enabling more efficient management of this life-giving resource is critical as blood loses strength over time. With these products Haemonetics is demonstrating how technology can improve our quality of life.”