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21 CFR 640.17: Modifications for specific products

PART 640-ADDITIONAL STANDARDS FOR HUMAN BLOOD AND BLOOD PRODUCTS · Subpart B-Red Blood Cells

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Citation 21 CFR 640.17
Section Modifications for specific products
Part PART 640-ADDITIONAL STANDARDS FOR HUMAN BLOOD AND BLOOD PRODUCTS
Subpart Subpart B-Red Blood Cells
Subchapter 21 CFR F Biologics
Product types cited Biologics
Regulation text (excerpt) Red Blood Cells Frozen: A cryophylactic substance may be added to the Red Blood Cells for extended manufacturers' storage at −65 °C or colder, provided the manufacturer submits data considered by the Director, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, as adequately demonstrating through in vivo cell survival and other appropriate tests that the addition of the substance, the materials used and the processing methods results in a final product that meets the required standards of safety…

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