Drug recall

Apheresis Platelets, Leukocytes Reduced

FDA recall event 87597 · Class II · LifeSource d.b.a Vitalant

Key facts

Event ID 87597
Recall numbers B-0381-2021
Recalling firm LifeSource d.b.a Vitalant
Product type Biologics
Products Apheresis Platelets, Leukocytes Reduced
Classification Class II
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Voluntary: Firm Initiated
Reason for recall Leukoreduced Apheresis Platelets, collected using apheresis kits that had exceeded the acceptable time period for use, were distributed.
Initiation date Mar 4, 2021
Report date Apr 21, 2021
Termination date Apr 14, 2021
City Elyria
State OH
Country United States
FEI number 1523639

At a glance

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

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