A single blood bag (450 mL) is a sterile, disposable PVC bag pre-filled with CPD solution (63 mL)—an anticoagulant mix of citrate, phosphate, dextrose, and adenine. It’s used to safely collect and store a standard unit of whole blood . Key Features & Specifications Volume: 450 mL of whole blood CPD (~513 mL total) Sterility & Materials: Medical-grade PVC, sterile, non-pyrogenic tubing & needle; fitted with a 16G ultra-thin-wall needle and protective cap Shelf Life: Typically around 35 days (CPDA-1) or up to 42 days with CPDA SAGM solution Packaged Individually: Sealed in foil or Al pouch with an overpack of 60 bags/box (  Use & Handling Blood Collection: CPD prevents clotting and preserves donor blood. Application: Standard unit for transfusion, component separation, or inclusion in mobile/emergency kits. Disposal: Incineration in compliance with biohazard regulations ✅ 4. Advantages Standard capacity for transfusion units. Compatible with component prep (via centrifuge). Available through established global manufacturers (e.g., Fenwal, Terumo Penpol, AccuPoint) Needle protection systems help reduce needlestick injuries �� 5. Where to Source Global medical suppliers (Fenwal, Chinook Medical) with pricing around $39 for single CPD units in the U.S. UNICEF or humanitarian tenders offer triple/double bag options (3–7 USD each) Manufacturers with standard CPDA 450 mL single units: Terumo Penpol or AccuPoint �� 6. Choosing the Right Option Consideration Options Additive CPD (~35d shelf life) vs. CPDA   SAGM (~42d shelf life) Needle Safety With/without needle injury protector (NIP) Component Prep Single bag for whole blood vs. multi-bag sets Supplier Price U.S. govt pricing (~$39) vs. UNICEF bulk (US $3–7) �� 7. Recommendation To match a BioLife-style 450 mL single blood bag with CPD and needle protector, look for specifications like: Capacity of 450 mL 63 mL CPD 16 G ultra-thin-wall needle Needle Safety System (NIP) Individually foil-packed, with ICP-compatible shelf-life Medstock Supplies  Mama Ngina Street, Transnational Plaza, 2nd Floor, Nairobi  Call/WhatsApp: 0722641512 Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medstockltdFOR MORE ORDERS GET  THEM AT https://medstock.co.ke/product-category/clinical-equipments/  Category: Surgical Instruments