UNSPSC 41131604: Processing system for frozen blood

In this classification, a processing system for frozen blood is a device used to glycerolize red blood cells prior to freezing to minimize hemolysis (disruption of the red cell membrane accompanied by the release of hemoglobin) due to freezing and thawing of red blood cells and to deglycerolize and wash thawed cells for subsequent reinfusion. US FDA regulates Processing system for frozen blood under 21 CFR 864.9145 and under FDA product code KSW.

UNSPSC 41131604 Processing system for frozen blood (Commodity) covers equipment and systems for the preparation, storage, and handling of frozen blood products in clinical and emergency medical transport settings. State and local governments soliciting under this code procure blood transfusion and warming equipment, associated consumables, and specialized medical transport containers to support emergency medical services operations and hospital transfusion programs. The issuing bodies include state emergency medical services boards and county health and emergency management agencies.

The California Emergency Medical Services Board posted a competitive bid (RFBIS27200126) on August 24, 2026 for blood transfusion equipment including a Qinflow Warrior Blood Warmer system, consumable bags, and specialized transport containers (T-SPEC Meret Bag G2 Pro X) under Measure B funding, with responses due September 9, 2026. Bidders must hold Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) certification and submit mandatory compliance documentation including non-collusion and equal employment opportunity forms. A second recent opportunity—Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners' ITB 26-00319 for janitorial and operational supplies (posted July 7, 2026, due July 24, 2026)—was tagged to this code but is unrelated to frozen blood processing; the code shows limited recent activity in state and local procurement when that mismatch is excluded.