The characteristics of a CPDA-1 blood bag system include several aspects related to its composition, function, and use.
General Features:
Material Composition: Made of PVC (polyvinyl chloride) with a DEHP plasticizer, without natural rubber latex components.
Sterilization: Steam sterilized.
Capacity: Available in 250 ml and 450 ml.
Needle: 16G phlebotomy needle, ultra-thin and sharp for painless blood collection.
Tubing: Flexible, transparent, non-stick, kink- and leak-resistant, with printed identification/segment numbers.
Anticoagulant Solution: Contains 63 ml of CPDA-1 (Citrate Phosphate Dextrose Adenine) solution for a 450 ml whole blood collection.
Function and Use:
Purpose: Designed for the collection, storage, and transport of whole blood and its components.
Shelf Life: Provides a shelf life of up to 35 days at the correct storage temperature.
Storage: Must be stored at room temperature (15-30°C) and protected from freezing and excessive heat.
Safety: Include needle protection devices, sample collection arms, and pre-donation collection bags for the safety of the donor and medical personnel.
Specific Benefits of CPDA-1:
Citrate acts as an anticoagulant by chelating calcium.
Dextrose is essential for the metabolism of stored red blood cells.
Adenine improves red blood cell viability during storage.


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