Drug recall

Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced

FDA recall event 76893 · Class III · LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, Inc.

Key facts

Event ID 76893
Recall numbers B-0597-2017
Recalling firm LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, Inc.
Product type Biologics
Products Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced
Classification Class III
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall Co-component blood product, lacking assurance regarding bacterial contamination risk, was distributed.
Initiation date Feb 15, 2017
Report date May 24, 2017
Termination date May 12, 2017
City Gainesville
State FL
Country United States
FEI number 1076458

At a glance

  • 1–9 Products in this recall
  • 10–99 FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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