JUNE 2005
WEEK ENDING JUNE 4
PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced.
CODE
Unit number: 4586774.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling firm: Oklahoma Blood Institute, Oklahoma City, OK
Manufacturer: Oklahoma Blood Institute, Ardmore, OK.
REASON
Blood product, collected from an unsuitable donor based on travel to an area
considered endemic for malaria, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
OK.
PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced.
CODE
Unit J10702.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Costal Bend Blood Center, Corpus Christi, TX
REASON
Blood product, corresponding to a unit of Platelets that was possibly contaminated
with gram-positive cocci, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
TX.
PRODUCT
Source Plasma.
CODE
Unit: 390005380.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Biomat USA, Inc., Houston, TX
REASON
Blood product, released with incomplete testing but later found to have an elevated
ALT, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
CA.
PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced.
CODE
Unit: 18236-8849.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Blood Systems Inc., Scottsdale, AZ
Manufacturer: Blood Systems Inc., Cheyenne, WY. .
REASON
Blood products, collected from a donor whose medical history screening was incomplete,
were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
WY.
PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells (Apheresis), Leukocytes Reduced.
CODE
Unit: 246320206 (split unit).
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Blood Systems Inc., Scottsdale, AZ
Manufacturer: Blood Systems Inc., Rapid City, SD.
REASON
Blood products, collected from a donor whose medical history screening was incomplete,
were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
SD and MS.
PRODUCT
Platelets, Pheresis ‚ split product.
CODE
Unit: 19GL14515.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
The American National Red Cross, Tennessee Valley Region, Nashville, TN.
REASON
Blood products, collected from a donor who reported a history of a previous
positive test for hepatitis, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
TN.
PRODUCT
Immucor-Gammaís Alseverís Solution, 250 mL (Modified by Gamma for Suspending
and Preserving Red Blood Cells).
CODE
Lot # ALS843-2, Expiration 9/16/2005.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Gamma Biologicals, Inc., Houston, TX
REASON
Alseverís Solution, possibly contaminated with mold species, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
482 bottles.
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide and Japan.
PRODUCT
Sorvall Cellwasher 2 (DA-12 rotor arm assembly); Model Number 04500.
CODE
Serial numbers: R28O-155736-SO, S11O-155794-SO, S11O-155795-SO, S17O-155835-SO,
S24O-155869-SO, S24O-155870-SO, T07O-155911-TO, T14O-155953-TO, T14O-155954-TO,
U12O-156092-UO, U19O-156114-UO, U19O-156115-UO, U26O-156156-UO, U26O-156157-UO,
V03O-156216-VO, V03O-156218-VO, V09O-156247-VO, V09O-156253-VO, V09O-156254-VO,
V09O-156261-VO, V09O-156262-VO, V09O-156263-VO, V09O-156264-VO, V09O-156265-VO,
V09O-156266-VO, V16O-156330-VO, W140-156453-WO, W14O-156447-WO, W14O-156451-WO,
W23O-156496-WO, W23O-156506-WO, and X14N-109222-XN.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Kendro Laboratory Products, Asheville, NC
REASON
Blood Bank cellwashers, containing an out of specification rotor arm assembly,
were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
32 units.
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide and Internationally.
PRODUCT
Source Plasma.
CODE
Unit numbers ST257873, ST257015, ST256794, ST254334, ST253699, ST253096, ST252706,
ST251877, ST251064, ST250725, ST244231, ST243848, ST243198, ST232355, ST231966,
ST230734, ST229955, ST229479, ST228537, ST228167, ST226338, ST226046, ST224666,
ST214759, ST214422, ST213858, ST213604, ST212969, ST212635, ST211772, ST211236,
ST210739, ST210129, ST209822, ST209076, ST208557, ST208172, ST207555, ST204946,
ST204370, ST203654, ST202367, ST201361, ST201134, ST200216, ST200072, ST198752,
ST198099, ST197677, ST197093, ST196573, ST196082, ST195518, ST195008, ST194027,
ST193318, ST192837, ST191478, ST190745, ST182325, ST180913, ST174141, ST173781,
ST172858, ST172468, ST171752, ST170665, ST170151, ST169744, ST169240, ST168773,
ST166650, ST163819, ST163237, ST162468, ST161778, ST160923, ST160392, ST159817,
ST158962, ST158152, ST157885, ST157131, ST156231, ST155668, ST154557, ST154241,
ST153565, ST152904, ST152416, ST151525, ST151116, ST150302, ST189958, ST189103,
ST186491, and ST183949.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Biolife Plasma Services L.P., San Antonio, TX
REASON
Blood products, that tested negative for viral markers, but were collected from
a donor that was subsequently determined to have multiple risk factors for increased
incidence of infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
97 units.
DISTRIBUTION
NC.
PRODUCT
a) Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced.
b) Platelets.
CODE
a) and b) Unit number 4661784.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Oklahoma Blood Institute, Sylvan N. Goldman Center, Oklahoma City, OK
REASON
Blood products, collected from an unsuitable donor based on travel to an area
considered endemic for malaria, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
OK and TX.
PRODUCT
Source Plasma. .
CODE
Unit numbers 01SMNB9766 and 01SMNC0321.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
BioLife Plasma Services L.P., St. Cloud, MN
REASON
Blood products, that tested negative for viral markers, but were collected from
an ineligible donor due to incarceration, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
Austria.
PRODUCT
Source Plasma.
CODE
Unit numbers 00SMNC1623, 00SMNB9630, 00SMNC7533, and 00SMNC1229.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
BioLife Plasma Services L.P., St. Cloud, MN
REASON
Blood products, collected from a donor whose medical history screening did not
include questioning regarding risk factors for Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD),
were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
4 units.
DISTRIBUTION
MI and Austria.
PRODUCT
Source Plasma.
CODE
Unit numbers 00PWIB5991, 00PWIB6289, 00PWIB4557, 00PWIB4197, and 00PWIB3586.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
BioLife Plasma Services L.P., Stevens Point, WI
REASON
Blood products, collected from a donor whose medical history screening did not
include questioning regarding risk factors for Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD),
were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
5 units.
DISTRIBUTION
MI and Austria.
PRODUCT
Source Plasma.
CODE
Unit numbers SX064773, SX064445, SX064289, SX063463, SX063291, AND SX063023.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
BioLife Plasma Services, L.P., San Marcos, TX
REASON
Blood products, that tested negative for viral markers, but were not properly
quarantined after the receipt of deferral information related to the application
of a tattoo, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
6 units.
DISTRIBUTION
NC.
PRODUCT
Source Plasma.
CODE
Unit numbers SX009379, SX008942, SX008487, SX008087, SX007611, SX007312, SX007164,
SX006951, SX006636, SX006440, SX006213, SX005815, SX005711, SX005461, SX005352,
SX005121, SX005036, SX004854, and SX004750.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Biolife Plasma Services L.P., San Marcos, TX
REASON
Blood products, that tested negative for viral markers, but were not properly
quarantined after the receipt of deferral information related to body piercing,
were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
19 units.
DISTRIBUTION
MA
PRODUCT
Source Plasma. .
CODE
Unit number 330020328.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Biomat USA, Inc., Seattle, WA
REASON
Blood product, that tested negative for viral markers, but was not properly
quarantined after the receipt of deferral information related to body piercing,
was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
Spain.
PRODUCT
a) Cryoprecipitated AHF.
b)Plasma, Cryoprecipitate Reduced.
CODE
a) and b) Unit number 1377521.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Florida's Blood Centers, Inc., Orlando, FL
REASON
Blood products, collected from an unsuitable donor due to use of the medication
Methotrexate, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
NC
PRODUCT
Recovered Plasma.
CODE
Unit number 1407113.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Florida's Blood Centers, Inc., Orlando, FL
REASON
Blood product collected from an unsuitable donor due to a history of travel
to an area considered at increased risk of exposure to variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob
Disease (vCJD).
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
Austria
PRODUCT
Recovered Plasma.
CODE
Unit number 8476060.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Florida's Blood Centers, Inc., Orlando, FL
REASON
Blood product, that tested negative for antibodies to human immunodeficiency
virus, types 1 and 2 (anti-HIV-1/2), but was collected from a donor that subsequently
reported a previous reactive test for anti-HIV, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
FL.
PRODUCT
Platelets Pheresis, Leukocytes Reduced.
CODE
Unit number 4917527A.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Florida's Blood Centers, Inc. Orlando, FL
REASON
Platelets with a decreased platelet count were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
FL.
PRODUCT
Fresh Frozen Plasma.
CODE
Unit number 2269211.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Floridaís Blood Centers Inc., Orlando, FL
REASON
Blood product tested positive for antibodies to red blood cell antigen D (anti-D)
but was not labeled anti-D positive.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
NC.
PRODUCT
Fresh Frozen Plasma.
CODE
Unit number 3022277.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Floridaís Blood Centers Inc., Orlando, FL
REASON
Blood product, collected from a donor who had received Human Chorionic Gonadatropin
(HCG) injections, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
FL.
PRODUCT
Source Plasma.
CODE
Unit numbers 00JWIB3650, 00JWIB4063.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
BioLife Plasma Services, L.P. Janesville, WI
REASON
Blood products, which were not properly quarantined after receiving post donation
information concerning high-risk behavior, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
Austria.
PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced
CODE
Unit number 4617514.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Oklahoma Blood Institute, Sylvan N. Goldman Center, Oklahoma City, OK
REASON
Blood product, collected from an unsuitable donor based on travel to an area
considered endemic for malaria, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
OK.
PRODUCT
Platelets.
CODE
Unit number 3926998.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Oklahoma Blood Institute, Sylvan N. Goldman Center, Oklahoma City, OK.
REASON
Blood product, collected from an unsuitable donor based on travel to an area
considered endemic for malaria, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
TX.
PRODUCT
a) Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced,
b) Platelets.
CODE
a) and b) Unit number 4674432.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Oklahoma Blood Institute, Sylvan N. Goldman Center, Oklahoma City, OK.
REASON
Blood products, collected from an unsuitable donor based on travel to an area
considered endemic for malaria, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
OK and TX.
PRODUCT
a) Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced,
b) Platelets
CODE
a) and b) Unit number 4558173.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Oklahoma Blood Institute, Sylvan N. Goldman Center
REASON
Blood products, collected from an unsuitable donor based on travel to an area
considered endemic for malaria, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
OK and TX.
PRODUCT
Platelets.
CODE
Unit number: KK75374.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Central Blood Bank, Pittsburgh, PA
REASON
Blood product, which did not meet the specifications for manufacturing, was
distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
PA.
PRODUCT
a) Red Blood Cells, Irradiated.
b) Platelets.
c) Recovered Plasma.
CODE
a), b), and c) Unit number 4191363.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Oklahoma Blood Institute, Sylvan N. Goldman Center, Oklahoma City, OK
REASON
Blood products collected a donor whose suitability determination was inadequately
performed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
3 units.
DISTRIBUTION
OK, TX and Switzerland.
PRODUCT
a) Red Blood Cells.
b) Recovered Plasma.
CODE
a) and b) Unit number 11LV27257.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
The American National Red Cross, Missouri-Illinois Region, St. Louis, MO
REASON
Blood products, that tested negative for viral markers, but were collected from
an ineligible donor due to behavior known to increase risk of infection with
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
MO and CA.
PRODUCT
Platelets, Leukocytes Reduced.
CODE
Unit number 5317426.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Florida's Blood Centers, Inc. Orlando, FL
REASON
Blood product, that tested negative for viral markers, but was collected from
an ineligible donor due to a history of possible blood and body fluid exposure,
was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 Unit.
DISTRIBUTION
FL.
PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced.
CODE
Unit number E17710.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Northern Illinois Blood Bank, Inc., Rockford, IL
REASON
Blood product, collected from an unsuitable donor based on travel to an area
considered endemic for malaria, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
IL.
PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells.
CODE
Unit number T04153.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Northern Illinois Blood Bank, Inc., Rockford, IL
REASON
Blood product, collected from an unsuitable donor based on travel to an area
considered endemic for malaria, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
IL.
PRODUCT
a) Platelets.
b) Fresh Frozen Plasma.
CODE
a) and b) Unit number L88116.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Michigan Community Blood Center, Grand Rapids, MI
REASON
Blood products, associated with a unit of Red Blood Cells that contained clots,
were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
MI.
PRODUCT
a) Red Blood Cells.
b) Fresh Frozen Plasma.
CODE
a) and b) Unit number S81045.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Michigan Community Blood Center, Saginaw, MI,
REASON
Blood products, corresponding to a unit of Platelets that tested positive for
Staphylococcus epidermidis bacteria, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
MI.
PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced.
CODE
Unit number: 12KE81932
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
American Red Cross , Carolinas Region, Charlotte, NC.
REASON
Blood product, untested for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitits
C virus (HCV) by the nucleic acid test (NAT) method, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 Unit.
DISTRIBUTION
NC.
PRODUCT
Platelets Pheresis, Leukocytes Reduced.
CODE
Unit numbers: 9033166 (Parts 1 & 2).
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
The Blood Connection, Inc., Greenville, SC,
REASON
Platelets, collected on an instrument that had not been validated for use, were
distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 Units.
DISTRIBUTION
SC.
PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced. .
CODE
Unit number 4666179.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Oklahoma Blood Institute, Sylvan N. Goldman Center, Oklahoma City, OK
REASON
Blood product, collected from an unsuitable donor based on travel to an area
considered endemic for malaria, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
MS
PRODUCT
a) Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced.
b) Recovered Plasma.
CODE
a)and b) Unit number 4616567.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Oklahoma Blood Institute, Sylvan N. Goldman Center, Oklahoma City, OK
REASON
Blood products collected from an unsuitable donor due to a history of travel
to an area considered at increased risk of exposure to variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob
Disease (vCJD).
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
OK and Switzerland.
PRODUCT
a) Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced.
b) Platelets.
c) Recovered Plasma.
CODE
a), b) and c) Unit number 4705045.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Oklahoma Blood Institute, Sylvan N. Goldman Center, Oklahoma City, OK,
REASON
Blood products collected from an unsuitable donor due to a history of travel
to an area considered at increased risk of exposure to variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob
Disease (vCJD).
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
3 units.
DISTRIBUTION
OK, TX and Switzerland.
PRODUCT
a)
Red Blood Cells.
b)
Recovered Plasma.
CODE
a) and b) Unit number 6530948
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
BloodNet USA, Inc., Lakeland, FL
REASON
Blood products collected from an unsuitable donor due to a history of travel
to an area considered at increased risk of exposure to variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob
Disease (vCJD).
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
FL and Switzerland.
PRODUCT
Source Plasma.
CODE
Unit number HP120496.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Interstate Blood Bank, Inc. of Chicago, Chicago, IL,
REASON
Blood product, that tested elevated for alanine aminotransferase (ALT), was
distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
NY
PRODUCT
a) Red Blood Cells.
b) Recovered Plasma.
CODE
a) and b) Unit numbers 3452773 and 3451520.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: LifeSource Blood Services, Glenview, IL
Manufacturer: LifeSource, Gurnee Donor Center, Gurnee, IL.
REASON
Blood products, that tested negative for hepatitis, but were collected from
an ineligible donor due to a subsequent disclosure of previous positive hepatitis
testing, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
IL.
PRODUCT
Fresh Frozen Plasma [Apheresis].
CODE
Unit number T17375.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Michigan Community Blood Centers, Traverse City, MI
REASON
Blood product, collected using automated equipment that had not been validated,
was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
MI.
PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells.
CODE
Unit number 01KK98700.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
The American National Red Cross, New York-Penn Region
REASON
Blood product, corresponding to a unit of Platelets that tested positive for
coagulase negative Staphylococcus sp. bacteria, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
NY.
PRODUCT
a) Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced.
b) Plasma.
CODE
a) Unit numbers 01FW19307, 01KX80274, 01Q71880, and 01Y52914.
b) Unit numbers 01FW19307, 01FW19319, 01KX80274, 01Q71880, and 01Y52914.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
The American National Red Cross, New York-Penn Region
REASON
Blood products, corresponding to units of Platelets that were pooled and possibly
contaminated with coagulase negative Staphylococcus sp. bacteria, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
9 units.
DISTRIBUTION
NY.
PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells.
CODE
Unit number 6035916.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Blood Bank of Alaska, Inc., Anchorage, AK,,
REASON
Blood product, collected from an unsuitable donor based on travel to an area
considered endemic for malaria, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
AK.
PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells.
CODE
Unit number 6705129.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Blood Bank of Alaska, Inc., Anchorage, AK
REASON
Blood product, collected from an unsuitable donor based on travel to an area
considered endemic for malaria, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
AK.
PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells.
CODE
Unit number 6705310.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Blood Bank of Alaska, Inc., Anchorage, AK
REASON
Blood product, collected from an unsuitable donor based on living in an area
considered endemic for malaria, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
AK.
PRODUCT
a) Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced.
b) Recovered Plasma.
CODE
a) and b) Unit number 4467500.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Oklahoma Blood Institute, Sylvan N. Goldman Center, Oklahoma City, OK
REASON
Blood products collected from an unsuitable donor due to a history of travel
to an area considered at increased risk of exposure to variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob
Disease (vCJD).
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
OK and Switzerland.
PRODUCT
Platelets, Leukocytes Reduced. .
CODE
Unit numbers 22GE79947, 22GE79957, 22GE79963, 22GE79966, 22GE79967, 22GH04791,
22GH04794, 22GH04800, 22GH04813, and 22KW58769.
RECALLING FIRM
The American National Red Cross,Penn-Jersey Region, Philadelphia, PA,
REASON
Blood products were manufactured in bags that may have contained leaks.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
10 units.
DISTRIBUTION
PA.
PRODUCT
Source Plasma. .
CODE
Unit numbers DZMMBT and DZMMJB.
RECALLING FIRM
Recalling Firm: Aventis Bio-Resources, Inc., Knoxville, TN
Manufacturer: International BioResources, LLC, Eugene, OR.
REASON
Blood products, collected from a donor that was not tested for syphilis, were
distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
IN.
PRODUCT
Source Plasma.
CODE
Unit numbers FQDQHJ and FQDQCL.
RECALLING FIRM
Aventis Bio-Resources, Inc., Knoxville, TN
REASON
Blood products, collected from a donor that was not tested for syphilis, were
distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
IN.
PRODUCT
Source Plasma. .
CODE
Unit number FQDVRL.
RECALLING FIRM
Aventis Bio-Resources, Inc., Knoxville, TN
REASON
Blood product, collected from a donor that was not tested for syphilis, was
distributed
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
IN.
PRODUCT
Fresh Frozen Plasma.
CODE
Unit number 22KV74611.
RECALLING FIRM
The American National Red Cross,Penn-Jersey Region, Philadelphia, PA, REASON
Blood product, corresponding to a unit of Platelets that tested positive for
coagulase negative Staphylococcus sp. bacteria, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
PA.
PRODUCT
Source Plasma. .
CODE
Unit number 02BMTC2170.
RECALLING FIRM
Biolife Plasma Services L.P., Deerfield, IL
REASON
Blood product collected from an ineligible donor due to recent dental surgery.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
MI.
PRODUCT
Source Plasma.
CODE
Unit number FQDMQW.
RECALLING FIRM
Aventis Bio-Resources, Inc., Knoxville, TN
MANUFACTURER
International Bio-Resources, LLC, Salem, OR.
REASON
Blood product, collected from a donor whose medical history screening did not
include questioning regarding risk factors for Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD),
was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
IN.
PRODUCT
Source Plasma.
CODE
Unit number FQDKYH.
RECALLING FIRM
Aventis Bio-Resources, Inc. Knoxville, TN
REASON
Blood product, collected from a donor whose medical history screening did not
include questioning regarding risk factors for Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD),
was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
IN.
PRODUCT
Source Plasma.
CODE
Units 92020610, 91484918, 91484956, 91484222, 91484017.
RECALLING FIRM
Biomat USA, Inc., Colorado Springs, CA
REASON
Blood products, which were untested for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and
hepatitis C virus (HCV) by the nucleic acid test (NAT) method, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
5 units.
DISTRIBUTION
CA and Spain.
PRODUCT
Source Plasma.
CODE
Units 330021509, 330021712, 330022059, 330022272, 330022697, 330022922, 330023312,
330023676, 330024154, 330024391, 330024767, 330024976, 330025347, 330025593,
330025974.
RECALLING FIRM
Biomat USA, Inc., Colorado Springs, CA
REASON
Blood products, collected from a donor who was previously deferred for being
an unreliable historian, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
15 units.
DISTRIBUTION
Spain.
PRODUCT
a) Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced.
b) Platelets, Leukocytes Removed.
c) Fresh Frozen Plasma.
d) Recovered Plasma.
CODE
a), b) and c) Unit numbers: 33GR68578, 33GJ66433.
d) Unit numbers: 33GE75845, 33GT23988.
RECALLING FIRM
American Red Cross, Connecticut Region, Farmington, CT
REASON
Blood products, collected from a donor who was at increased risk for variant
Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease (vCJD), were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
8 units.
DISTRIBUTION
CA and CT.
PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells Leukocytes Reduced.
CODE
Unit number 231467988.
RECALLING FIRM
Recalling Firm: Blood Systems, Inc, Scottsdale, AZ,
Manufacturer: Blood Systems, Inc, Billings, MT.
REASON
Blood products, which were collected from a donor who was taking the medication
Methadone HCL, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
MT.
PRODUCT
a) Platelets Pheresis, Leukocytes Reduced.
b) Platelets Pheresis, Leukocytes Reduced, Irradiated.
CODE
a) Unit numbers: 4635622 (Part 1), 4627584 (Part1), 4654056
(Parts 1 & 2);
b) Unit numbers: 4627584 (Part 2), 4635622 (Part 2).
RECALLING FIRM
Recalling Firm: Oklahoma Blood Institute, Oklahoma City, OK,
REASON
Blood products, collected from a donor that who was taking Sulfasalazine, were
distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
6 units.
DISTRIBUTION
OK, TX, and AR.
PRODUCT
a) Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced.
b) Cryoprecipitated AHF.
c) Recovered Plasma.
CODE
a), b), and c) Unit number FV02486.
RECALLING FIRM
Healthcare Provider Services, Inc., dba Rhode Island Blood Center, Providence,
RI
REASON
Blood products, collected from a donor who had undergone surgery and had received
blood transfusions, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
3 units.
DISTRIBUTION
CT, MA, and Switzerland.
PRODUCT
Recovered Plasma.
CODE
Unit number 5734369.
RECALLING FIRM
Floridaís Blood Centers, Inc, Orlando, FL
REASON
Blood product, that tested negative for viral markers, but was collected from
an unsuitable donor due to recent body piercing, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
Austria.
PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced.
CODE
Unit LG12219.
RECALLING FIRM
Healthcare Provider Services, dba Rhode Island Blood Center, Providence, RI
REASON
Blood product, collected from an unsuitable donor based on travel to an area
considered endemic for malaria, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
MA.
PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells, Irradiated.
CODE
Unit 3042021.
RECALLING FIRM
Ogden Medical Center, Inc., Ogden, UT
REASON
Blood product, collected from a therapeutic donor with a history of
polycythemia,
was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
UT.
PRODUCT
a) Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced.
b) Recovered Plasma, for manufacturing injectable
products.
CODE
a) and b) Unit number: 4508467.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Oklahoma Blood Institute, Sylvan N. Goldman Center, Oklahoma City, OK
REASON
Blood products, collected from a donor who was at increased risk for variant
Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease (vCJD), were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
NY and Switzerland.
PRODUCT
a) Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced.
b) Fresh Frozen Plasma.
CODE
a) and b) Unit number: 4483825.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Oklahoma Blood Institute, Sylvan N. Goldman Center, Oklahoma City, OK
REASON
Blood products, which tested negative for hepatitis, but were collected from
a donor who disclosed a previous positive test for hepatitis, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
OK, and Austria.
PRODUCT
a) Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced.
b) Platelets.
c) Fresh Frozen Plasma. .
CODE
a), b) and c) Unit number: 4685689.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Oklahoma Blood Institute, Sylvan N. Goldman Center, Oklahoma City, OK
REASON
Blood products, collected from a donor who previously made a therapeutic donation,
were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
3 units.
DISTRIBUTION
AR, OK, and TX.
PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced.
CODE
Unit number: 4582546.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Oklahoma Blood Institute, Sylvan N. Goldman Center, Oklahoma City, OK
REASON
Blood products, collected from a donor who was at increased risk for variant
Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease (vCJD), was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
OK.
PRODUCT
Platelets.
CODE
Unit 4804882.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Oklahoma Blood Institute, Sylvan N. Goldman Center, Oklahoma City, OK
REASON
Blood product, which was collected from a donor who had taken aspirin within
3 days of the donation, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
TX.
PRODUCT
a) Cryoprecipitated AHF.
b) Recovered Plasma.
CODE
a) and b) Unit 4350370.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Floridaís Blood Centers, Inc., Orlando, FL
REASON
Blood products, which were collected from a donor who admitted to risk factors
for variant Creuztfeldt Jakob Disease (vCJD), were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
FL and Austria.
PRODUCT
Fresh Frozen Plasma (Apheresis). .
CODE
Unit number: 4506318.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Oklahoma Blood Institute, Oklahoma City, OK
REASON
Blood product, collected from a donor who had an elevated alanine aminotransferease
(ALT), was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
OK.
PRODUCT
Baxter Fenwal Amicus Separator Apheresis Device.
CODE
Product Codes: 4R4580 and 4R4580R. All serial numbers.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Fenwal Division,
Deerfield, IL,
Manufacturer: Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Largo, FL.
REASON
Apheresis Devices, in which the polycarbonate window on the centrifuge door
may develop cracks and fissures if ammonia or ammonia based cleaners are used
on it, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2,221 units.
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide and Internationally.
PRODUCT
Leukotrap RC - Whole Blood Collection, Filtration and Storage System with the
New Pall RC2D Leukocyte Reduction Filter.
CODE
Affected Leukotrap RC Systems Lot Numbers: 0400198, 0400161, 0301733, 0301615,
0300039, 0300898, 0300038, RE 1827, 0400317, 0400232, 0400278, 0400234, 0400200,
0400199, 0400282;
Affected RC2D Filter Lot Numbers: 231517, 231917, 232217, 303617, 304917, 330717,
330817, 331417, 402220, 402420, 402620, 402720, 403320.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Pall Biomedical Products Corp., East Hills, NY
Filter Manufacturer: Pall Biomedical, Inc., Fajardo,
PR.
System Manufacturer: Pall Medical, Covina, CA.
REASON
Leukoreduction Filters, associated with reports of air down stream of the filter
and quality control failures, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
30,888 units.
DISTRIBUTION
IA, FL, TX, and MD.
PRODUCT
Human Tissue for Transplantation, Corneas.
CODE
Numbers NY-05-04-017-R1 and NY-05-04-017-L1.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Sight Society of Northeastern New York, Albany, NY.
REASON
Human Tissue for transplantation, that tested negative for hepatitis prior to
distribution, but was subsequently found to test repeatedly reactive for antibodies
to hepatitis B core antigen (anti-HBc) by a different facility, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 tissues.
DISTRIBUTION
PA and SD.
PRODUCT
a) Red Blood Cells.
b) Platelets.
CODE
a) and b) Unit number 0063204.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Suncoast Communities Blood Bank, Sarasota, FL,
REASON
Blood products, collected from an unsuitable donor based on travel to an area
considered endemic for malaria, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
FL.
PRODUCT
Source Plasma.
CODE
Unit numbers 87346237, 87344066, 87338089, 87334494, 87329667, 87326307, 87320916,
87318029, 87311501, 87309249, 87303667, 87301144, 87295726, 87293463, 87288131,
87285369, 87280005, 87276978, 87265903, 87263299, 87256277, 87248746, 87246612,
87241785, 87238648, 87233506, 87231939, 87226195, 87216219, 87213782, 87208795,
87204674, 87201635, 87197945, 87193657, 87287922, 87185041, 87179613, 87176520,
87171556, 87168129, 87162226, 87153811, 87152630, 70439915, 70437386, 70432190,
70427929, 70422429, 70420333, 70412109, 70408317, 70402643, 70399455, 70393859,
70390957, 70385922, 70382716, 70377200, 70374247, 70368796, 70365832, 70361483,
70357424, 70352238, 70349528, 70341584, 70338669, 70333008, 70330359, 70624983,
70322545, 70317558, 70314977, 70310771, 70307566, 70301090, 70298468, 70292695,
70290134, 70284911, and 70281781.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
ZLB Bioplasma, Inc., Dallas, TX
REASON
Blood products, that tested negative for viral markers, but were collected from
a donor that was previously deferred, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
82 units.
DISTRIBUTION
CA.
PRODUCT
Source Plasma.
CODE
Unit number 04DILD3390.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
BioLife Plasma Services, L.P., DeKalb, IL
REASON
Blood product, that was not properly quarantined after the donor of the product
reported a post donation illness, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
CA.
PRODUCT
Source Plasma.
CODE
Unit numbers 65931R and 01347T.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
BioLife Plasma Services, L.P., Lakeland, FL
REASON
Blood products, that tested negative for viral markers, but were collected from
an unsuitable donor due to a recent tattoo, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
NC.
PRODUCT
a) Red Blood Cells,
b) Fresh Frozen Plasma.
CODE
a) and b) Unit number B169359.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Puget Sound Blood Center and Program, Seattle,
WA
Manufacturer: Puget Sound Blood Center and Program, Bellevue,
WA.
REASON
Blood products, that tested negative for viral markers, but were collected from
an unsuitable donor due to a recent tattoo, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
WA.
PRODUCT
a) Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced Irradiated.
b) Platelets, Pooled.
CODE
a) Unit number E166030;
b) Pool number HP10816.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Puget Sound Blood Center and Program, Seattle, WA.
REASON
Blood products, collected from an unsuitable donor based on travel to an area
considered endemic for malaria, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit; 1 pool.
DISTRIBUTION
WA.
PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells.
CODE
Unit number FG02482.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Aurora Area Blood Bank, Heartland Blood Centers,
Aurora, IL
Manufacturer: Heartland Blood Centers, Elgin Donor Center, Elgin,
IL.
REASON
Blood product, collected from an unsuitable donor based on travel to an area
considered endemic for malaria, was distribted.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
IL.
PRODUCT
a) Platelets Pheresis, Leukocytes Reduced.
b) Platelets Pheresis, Leukocytes Reduced Irradiated.
CODE
a) and b) Unit number 40P03881.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
The American National Red Cross, Heart of America Region, Peoria, IL
REASON
Blood products, collected in an apheresis collection kit that had exceeded the
acceptable time period for use, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
IL.
PRODUCT
Recovered Plasma.
CODE
Unit: 18235-4611.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Blood Systems Inc., Scottsdale, AZ
Manufacturer: Blood Systems, Inc., Cheyenne, WY.
REASON
Blood product, collected from a donor whose medical history screening was incomplete,
was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
Switzerland.
PRODUCT
a) Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced.
b) Recovered Plasma.
CODE
a) and b) Unit number: 7833910.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Southeastern Community Blood Center, Tallahassee, FL
REASON
Blood products, collected from an unsuitable donor due to the use of erythromycin,
were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
FL, and Switzerland.
PRODUCT
Baxter Fenwal Sepacell PLS-5A Leukocyte Reduction Administration Set For Platelet
Transfusion. Product Code 4C2496.
CODE
Lot Number A04I08265.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Fenwal Division,
Deerfield, IL
Manufacturer: Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Parque Industrial
Itabo, Haina, Dominican Republic.
REASON
Platelet Bedside Filters, containing an inverted pre-filter, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
493
DISTRIBUTION
VA, WA, HA, D.C.
PRODUCT
Platelets, Leukocytes Reduced.
CODE
Unit numbers 33GV65820, 33GV65882, 33GV65783, 33GV65784, 33GV65799, 33GV65790,
33GV65809, 33GV65819, 33GV65832, 33GV65805, 33GV65850, 33GV65862, 33GV65749,
33GY89268, 33GY89247, 33GY89248, 33GV65787, 33GV65789, 33GV65771, 33GV65768,
33GV65775, 33GL44543, 33GL44517, 33GY89294, 33GV65837, 33GV65879, 33GL44548,
33GL44515, 33GV65875, 33GV65877, 33GR76215, 33GV65773, 33GV65778, 33GV65842,
33GV65848, 33GL44547, 33GV65828, 33GY89301, 33GY89281, 33GY89289, 33GV65884,
33GV65769, 33GV65776, 33GV65774, 33GV65838, 33GV65847, 33GL44540, 33GY89239,
33GL44561, 33GL44550, 33GL44555, 33GR76210, 33GV65878, 33GY89302, 33GY89306,
33GR76208, 33GR76218, 33GR76238, 33GV65804, 33GV65797, 33GV65801, 33GY89323,
33GL44534, 33GV65826, 33GV65830, 33GY89308, 33GY89275, 33GV65885, 33GV65883,
33GV65786, 33GV65785, 33GV65792, 33GV65793, 33GV65791, 33GV65767, 33GV65788,
33GV65777, 33GV65835, 33GV65839, 33GV65843, 33GL44546, 33GL44523, 33GY89266,
33GY89256, 33GY89307, 33GY89309, 33GL44514, 33GY89312, 33GL44531, 33GY89322,
33GR76199, 33GL44516, 33GY89349, 33GY89246, 33GV65833, 33GL44507, 33GL44505,
33GL44541, 33GL44519, 33GL44549, 33GY89346, 33GY89347, 33GY89343, 33GY89331,
33GY89332, 33GY89314, 33GY89324, 33GY89244, 33GY89321, 33GR76227, 33GY89290,
33GY89292, 33GY89252, 33GY89253, 33GY89251, 33GY89304, 33GY89257, 33GY89259,
33GY89262, 33GV65881, 33GY89313, 33GV65861, 33GY89320, 33GY89264, 33GY89240,
33GL44510, 33GL44560, 33GV65831, 33GL44512, 33GL44532, 33GV65858, 33GV65752,
33GV65755, 33GV65765, 33GY89296, 33GV65823, 33GV65870, 33GV65866, 33GV65864,
33GY89274, 33GR76231, 33GV65867, 33GR76202, 33GR76196, 33GR76236, 33GV65796,
33GY89241, 33GV65757, 33GV65876, 33GR76206, 33GY89276, 33GR76230, 33GV65800,
33GY89329, 33GV65871, 33GV65872, 33GR76200, 33GR76213, 33GL44539, 33GV65816,
33GV65868, 33GV65865, 33GV65753, 33GV65873, 33GV65762, 33GR76201, 33GV65760,
33GR76216, 33GV65886, 33GR76232, 33GR76229, 33GR76233, 33GR76237, 33GV65811,
33GV65825, 33GV65798, 33GV65803 33GV65802 33GV65807 33GV65845, and 33GV65860.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
The American National Red Cross, Connecticut Region, Farmington, CT
REASON
Platelets, not stored under continuous agitation, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
181 units.
DISTRIBUTION
CT, and MA.
PRODUCT
Fresh Frozen Plasma, Irradiated.
CODE
Unit number: 0058515.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Community Blood Centers of South Florida, Lauderhill, FL
REASON
Blood product, labeled with an extended expiration date, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
FL.
PRODUCT
a) Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced.
b) Red Blood Cells Pheresis, Leukocytes Reduced.
c) Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced, Irradiated.
d) Red Blood Cells Pheresis, Leukocytes Reduced,
Irradiated.
e) Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced, Washed.
f) Platelets Pheresis, Leukocytes Reduced.
g) Platelets Pheresis, Leukocytes Reduced, Irradiated.
CODE a)
Units 6158665, 6280982, 2936980, 6173056, 6157828,
6149107, 6283062, 2879340, 0172683, 6227592,
6233165, 6165618, 6161628, 2936979, 2884028,
6150003, 2917063, 2917061, 6146654, 6157827,
6215115, 6258946, 6260317, 6260316, 6250216,
6283012, 2923046, 0096640, 6215114, 0099358, 6249123,
6258961, 0176452, 0166294, 2976917, 6150002, 6237643,
6227594, 6270548, 2906478, 6207506, 0088076, 6162020,
6162019, 6161630, 6161626, 6161624, 6161204, 6161203,
2904669, 6283133, 6263378, 6177155, 2917062, 5460852,
2978760, 6191779, 6157045, 6245621, 6238501, 2940567,
6158666, 6276236, 6165608, 6161629, 2936982, 2936976,
6215667, 6258948, 5461811, 6209918, 6245628, 6215120,
6283063, 0096985, 0095730, 2949151, 6215121, 6215118,
6244382, 0089927, 2081778, 2916555, 6245203, 6265714,
6139302, 0095480, 6140482, 6149428, 6139303, 6196672,
6238833, 2929494, 6196786, 6245202, 6173751, 6182666,
6149429, 0146605, 2906220, 6167275, 6160579, 6156241,
2906839, 6174692, 6213577, 6195084, 6201425, 6165297,
6142891 (2 splits), 0100223, 5451155, 6172091, 2905693,
2896543, 2914517, 2860747, 2958346, 2898210, 6145855,
6264243, 6138325, 2863720, 2917438, 2914217, 2906697,
2905095, 6143215, 6204602, 6213581, 6218343, 6218699,
6165946, 6228094, 0094742, 2926563, 6164804, 6140310,
2907775, 6168635, 6147114, 6230329, 2937219, 2929444,
6151090, 6242715, 2864095, 2877141, 2863666, 2861679,
2979707, 6150863, 6149232, 6139026, 6136621, 6161200,
6167274, 6153690, 6143479, 6179242, 6242716, 6228087,
6201393, 6237932, 2083686, 0115630, 0112327, 6235464,
5446817, 5454886, 0185871, 0178793, 2875678, 2872637,
0142866, 2878153, 0179697, 2940840, 2861676, 2889543,
2910417, 2862328, 2906385, 6164957, 6164851, 6150489,
2906652, 6163637, 6141404, 2939378, 2905094, 6176129,
6168630, 6151374, 6172090, 6154505, 6146707, 6145170,
6142774, 6157604, 2927019, 6167272, 6160576, 6153697,
2906838, 6182330, 6168185, 6211724, 6245697, 6165844,
6254363, 6270729, 6283973, 6168633, 5451154, 2949154,
2961617, 6235471, 6283131, 0175302, 0176454, 2931633,
2957478, 2895962, 0186435, 6152715, 6284758, 6279530,
6265472, 6255178, 0096989, 2867366, 0185879, 0185241,
0179763, 0165439, 0132046, 2909693, 2904929, 6139120,
2908106, 6164846, 2906643, 2906642, 2927094, 6149081,
6146254, 6142737, 6141144, 6143471, 6157830, 6157829,
6214470, 6218695, 6228093, 6265670, 6235465, 5458009,
0133930, 0186716, 0179046, 2875682, 2931634, 6197318,
2905489, 2895971, 2925476, 2909698, 2906219, 2906218,
2904914, 2896630, 6149872, 6164914, 6164911, 2914176,
6157717, 6144210, 6172096, 6172092, 6168632, 6178433,
6178432, 6178424, 6171603, 6171600, 6207237, 6241971,
2080617, 0127172, 0087059, 6136293, 6172094, 6223328,
6200483, 5461797, 0164306, 2914216, 6157602, 6153694,
6147141, 2927034, 2905692, 2869512, 6164960, 6145456,
6142773, 6143714, 6160203, 6143418, 6256629, 2860788,
5443398, 5456940, 0186440, 0178799, 2913725, 2953228,
2993348, 2858677, 2895974, 6156883, 6154090, 6151161,
6142250, 6142219, 6141335, 2904670, 6156995, 6149073,
6149072, 6157614, 6171672, 6160315, 2961630, 2867369,
0185878, 2966463, 6178427, 6216922, 5438558, 6148608,
2934239, 2975833, 2925640, 6164807, 6270051, 6274085,
0085548, 5451016, 2884057, 2916951, 6146610, 6228049,
0185874, 2869514, 2967524, 6164216, 6262354, 0098156,
2080343, 2875680, 2875679, 2875675, 0179044, 0179043,
6151135, 6151250, 0186443, 0175301, 0179041, 2963814,
6165046, 6141399, 6162016, 6151262, 6145204, 6142247,
6141337, 6140672, 6176824, 6143475, 6143474, 6143461,
6165846, 6249668, 6279732, 6272740, 0149185, 2867403,
2867370, 2867365, 0185882, 0185880, 0185877, 0185872,
0185869, 2871358, 2886448, 2981919, 6150896, 2934087,
2934083, 2929314, 2908104, 6154088, 6142221, 6137395,
2914195, 6146938, 6223257, 6250781, 6276301, 6237929,
5436285, 2945523, 6260814, 6225790, 0185883, 6186695,
6247267, 6247266, 6241214, 0143457, 6172089, 6148604,
6149229, 2934090, 2934086, 6150889, 2917457, 5445501,
0185366, 2858691, 0157927, 0109765, 2921024, 5443452,
5446794, 0147707, 0186441, 0185876, 2881413, 0142594,
0170919, 2931643, 2955586, 2897035, 2934348, 2919313,
2896545, 6153696, 6143473, 6273494, 2867972, 2889550,
2940074, 2940065, 2963807, 6164910, 6164853, 2914174,
6146547, 6143809, 6154138, 2882527, 2867402, 2869507,
0185365, 2859475, 2863783, 2982406, 2961861, 2916952,
2898072, 6164849, 6154086, 6140627, 6137715, 6136912,
2939357, 6178423, 6171426, 5466757, 2895973, 2895969,
2925461, 2909699, 2934322, 2909700, 2885676, 6164918,
6146590, 0097730, 0098241, 2925639, 2915743, 6168132,
0112316, 6248326, 5457685, 2982403, 2973942, 6160427,
6138567, 6202102, 5443451, 2876806, 0185460, 6257235,
6180063, 6151354, 6160202, 6160200, 6153691, 2993879,
2897494, 6146939, 6160577, 6172921, 2966925, 2961628,
2924851, 2876666, 2907546, 5431346, 2988291, 2979622,
2974507, 2895970, 2914175, 2906650, 6165058, 6161206,
6141403, 6136282, 2904665, 2904664, 6160429, 6252408,
2084306, 0096796, 0127012, 0098155
b) Units 6152011, 6265790, 6152001, 6136973, 6278267,
6232344, 6245203, 6225710, 6225707, 6171964, 2090736,
6152014, 6240240, 2939410, 6152013, 0122872, 6255545,
6272734, 6178145, 6272547, 6178666;
c) Units 0096984, 0088078, 5443397, 6164847, 2925464,
2937994, 6144313, 2895672, 6153628;
d) Unit 6245201;
e) Units 0158718, 2895961, 6238506, 6215113, 2938748;
f) Units 6182923 (8 splits), 0102301, 6272174, 0155141,
0107804 (2 splits), 6232304, 0171418, 2958942, 2979100
(2 splits), 6264155 (3 splits), 0162199, 0152046,
2894267, 0155167, 6191146, 6182954 (2 splits), 6244681,
5437558, 0133268, 2960124, 2862628 (2 splits), 2957930,
2969659, 6191324, 6219913, 5466665, 2892668, 2951670,
6182961, 6183021, 6262504, 0147517 (2 splits), 2860181
(2 splits), 2983819, 2984030, 6200605, 6247557,
6193028 (2 splits), 0084750 (3 splits), 0139898,
5456811, 2867774 (2 splits), 0142454, 2964840, 0155003
(2 splits), 6229846, 0086047, 2084874, 0107789
(2 splits), 2991366, 2964816 (2 splits), 0158192
(2 splits), 2869647 (2 splits), 7426717 (3 splits),
6185456, 6193079, 0124953, 5437560, 0183441, 0160173
(3 splits), 2923849, 2980937, 6144436, 6154435
(2 splits), 6210980, 6263851 (3 splits), 0102672,
0107781 (2 splits), 0150466, 2921933, 2975301,
2934958, 0155186, 6236023, 6244713, 6232317 (3 splits),
6262595, 2922041, 6211081, 2921887, 0149416, 0139891,
5465962, 0180195, 2877895, 2943681 (2 splits), 2935344,
6181476 (2 splits), 6252223, 6266043, 5454984, 2921999,
0177684, 5437459, 2867687, 0150445, 6235331, 5442653,
0177856, 6240129, 6235586, 0084277, 6206579, 2921912,
2979595, 2948975, 0098923 (3 splits), 5437410, 0181161,
6264200 (2 splits), 0084077 (2 splits), 2942386, 0115810
(3 splits), 6266369, 0107733 (3 splits);
g) Units 6210918, 7426372, 6229846, 6220357, 6266369,
6247517, 0148502 (2 splits), 2923878, 2921912,
6191472, 2085507, 2854321, 0084277, 0187747,
2970754, 6264200, 6262595, 0162199, 0189390
(2 splits), 2921999, 2867774, 6244681, 0124953,
2942386, 0181161.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Carter Blood Care, Bedford, TX
REASON
Blood products, which were labeled leukoreduced, but had an unacceptable white
blood cell count, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
767 units.
DISTRIBUTION
CA, FL, GA, IL, MS, NC, NJ, NY, TN, and TX.
PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced.
CODE
Units: 21609-6076, 21609-6083, 21609-6084, 21609-6275.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Blood Systems Inc., Scottsdale, AZ
Manufacturer: Blood Systems Inc., Fargo, ND.
REASON
Blood products, possibly out of controlled storage for more than 30 minutes,
were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
4 units.
DISTRIBUTION
SD.
PRODUCT
Recovered Plasma.
CODE
Unit: 18236-8849.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Blood Systems Inc., Scottsdale, AZ
Manufacturer: Blood Systems Inc., Cheyenne, WY.
REASON
Blood products, collected from a donor whose medical history screening was incomplete,
were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
Switzerland.
PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells, Leukocyte Reduced, Irradiated.
CODE
Unit number: 4705192.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Oklahoma Blood Institute, Sylvan N. Goldman Center, Oklahoma City, OK
REASON
Blood product, labeled as "Leukocyte Reduced" but which failed quality control
testing due to an elevated white blood cell count, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
OK.
PRODUCT
a) Platelets Pheresis, Leukocytes Reduced.
b) Recovered Plasma.
CODE
a) Unit number 9144974;
b) Unit number 1368467.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Floridaís Blood Centers, Inc., Orlando, FL
REASON
Blood products, collected from an unsuitable donor due to use of the medication
Aricept, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
FL.
PRODUCT
Source Plasma.
CODE
Unit numbers 00PWIA4592, 00PWIA4939, 00PWIA5590, 00PWIA5973, 00PWIA6671, 00PWIA7072,
and 00PWIA7746.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
BioLife Plasma Services L.P., Stevens Point, WI
REASON
Blood products, collected from a donor who disclosed a recent measles vaccination,
were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
7 units.
DISTRIBUTION
Austria.
PRODUCT
Recovered Plasma.
CODE
Unit number: 8462882.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Floridaís Blood Centers, Inc., Orlando, FL
REASON
Blood product, collected from an unsuitable donor due to use of the medication
Aricept, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
Austria.
PRODUCT
Platelets Pheresis, Leukocytes Reduced.
CODE
Unit number: 4921392A.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Floridaís Blood Centers, Inc., Orlando, FL
REASON
Blood product, that was labeled leukoreduced but had an elevated white blood
cell count, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
FL.
PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells.
CODE
Unit number: 6723076.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Floridaís Blood Centers, Inc., Orlando, FL
REASON
Blood product tested positive for antibodies to red blood cell antigen D and
C (anti-D and anti-C) but was not labeled anti-D and anti-C positive.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
FL.
PRODUCT
Fresh Frozen Plasma.
CODE
Unit number 6537982.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
BloodNet USA, Inc., Lakeland, FL
REASON
A unit of Recovered Plasma for manufacturing use was distributed as Fresh Frozen
Plasma for transfusion.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
FL.
PRODUCT
Fresh Frozen Plasma.
CODE
Unit number 6515203.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
BloodNet USA, Inc., Lakeland, FL
REASON
A unit of Recovered Plasma for manufacturing use was distributed as Fresh Frozen
Plasma for transfusion.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
FL.
PRODUCT
Fresh Frozen Plasma.
CODE
Unit number 6542349.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER BloodNetUSA, Inc., Lakeland, FL
REASON
A unit of Recovered Plasma for manufacturing use was distributed as Fresh Frozen
Plasma for transfusion.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
FL.
PRODUCT
Fresh Frozen Plasma.
CODE
Unit number 6525316.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
BloodNet USA, Inc., Lakeland, FL
REASON
A unit of Recovered Plasma for manufacturing use was distributed as Fresh Frozen
Plasma for transfusion.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
FL.
PRODUCT
a) Red Blood Cells.
b) Platelets.
c) Fresh Frozen Plasma.
CODE
a), b), and c) Unit number N11806.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Michigan Community Blood Center, Grand Rapids, MI
REASON
Blood products, collected from an ineligible donor due to a history of a human
tissue transplant, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
3 units.
DISTRIBUTION
MI.
PRODUCT
Source Plasma.
CODE
Unit number FQDQKX.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Aventis Bio-Resources, Inc., Knoxville, TN
Manufacturer: International Bio-Resources, LLC, Salem, OR.
REASON
Blood product, collected from a donor whose arm inspection was not documented,
was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
IL.
PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced.
CODE
Unit number 5019232.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Blood Bank of Alaska, Inc., Anchorage, AK
REASON
Blood product, that tested out of specification for hematocrit, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
AK.
PRODUCT
Source Plasma.
CODE
Unit number FQCZNL.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Aventis Bio-Resources, Inc., Knoxville, TN.
Manufacturer: International Bio-Resources, LLC, Salem, OR.
REASON
Blood product, collected from a donor whose arm inspection was not documented,
was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
IL.
PRODUCT
Source Plasma.
CODE
Unit number FQDLYZ.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Aventis Bio-Resources, Inc., Knoxville, TN
Manufacturer: International Bio-Resources, LLC, Salem, OR.
REASON
Blood product, collected from a donor whose donor suitability determination
was not adequately performed, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
IN.
PRODUCT
Source Plasma.
CODE
Unit number: 92710412.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Plasma Biological Services, Inc., Jackson, TN.
REASON
Blood product, collected from a donor that was not properly asked the medical
history questions, including those questions concerning behavior known to increase
risk of infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
CA.
PRODUCT
Source Plasma.
CODE
Unit numbers 04974468, 04849803, 04841777, 04840824, 05821426, 04489771, and
04488828.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Plasma Biological Services, Inc., Jackson, TN
REASON
Blood products, collected from a donor that was not properly asked the medical
history questions, including those questions concerning behavior known to increase
risk of infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
7 units.
DISTRIBUTION
CA.
PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced, Irradiated.
CODE
Unit number: 1150250.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Blood Centers of the Pacific, San Francisco, CA
REASON
Blood product, which remained out of controlled storage for more than 30minutes,
was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
CA.
PRODUCT
Source Plasma.
CODE
Unit numbers 05828715, 05824496, and 04489795.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Plasma Biological Services, Inc., Jackson, TN
REASON
Blood products, collected from a donor that was not properly asked the medical
history questions, including those questions concerning behavior known to increase
risk of infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
3 units.
DISTRIBUTION
CA.
PRODUCT
Source Plasma.
CODE
Unit numbers 04847090 and 05822249.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Plasma Biological Services, Inc., Jackson, TN
REASON
Blood products, collected from a donor that was not properly asked the medical
history questions, including those questions concerning behavior known to increase
risk of infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
CA.
PRODUCT
Source Plasma.
CODE
Unit numbers 04850267, 05827782, 05821860, and 04489252.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Plasma Biological Services, Inc., Jackson, TN
REASON
Blood products, collected from a donor that was not properly asked the medical
history questions, including those questions concerning behavior known to increase
risk of infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
4 units.
DISTRIBUTION
CA.
PRODUCT
Fresh Frozen Plasma.
CODE
Unit number 3867695.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Floridaís Blood Centers, Inc., Orlando, FL
REASON
Blood product, collected from an ineligible donor due to a history of a human
tissue transplant, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
FL.
PRODUCT
Platelets Pheresis, Leukocytes Reduced.
CODE
Unit number 8310540 (distributed as two split units.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Floridaís Blood Centers, Inc., Orlando, FL
REASON
Blood products, that were labeled leukoreduced but had an elevated white blood
cell count, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
FL.
PRODUCT
Recovered Plasma.
CODE
Unit numbers: 6818791, 6817789, 3362390.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Floridaís Blood Centers, Inc., Orlando, FL
REASON
Blood products, collected from a donor who gave a history of ulcerative colitis,
were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
3 units.
DISTRIBUTION
Austria and Switzerland.
PRODUCT
Cryoprecipitated AHF.
CODE
Units: 4460247, 4615317.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Oklahoma Blood Institute, Sylvan N. Goldman Center, Oklahoma City, OK
REASON
Blood products, prepared from plasma that was not frozen within 6 hours of collection,
were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
OK.
PRODUCT
a) Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced.
b) Platelets.
c) Recovered Plasma.
CODE
a), b), and c) Unit 4191475.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Oklahoma Blood Institute, Sylvan N. Goldman Center, Oklahoma City, OK
REASON
Blood products, collected from a donor in which donor suitability was not adequately
determined, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
3 units.
DISTRIBUTION
NY, TX, and Switzerland.
PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells.
CODE
Unit 04LE57305.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
American National Red Cross, New England Region, Dedham, MA
REASON
Blood product, collected from an autologous donor with a history of seizures,
but not labeled with a biohazard label, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
MA.
PRODUCT
Recovered Plasma, for manufacturing non-injectable products.
CODE
Unit number: 4508467.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Oklahoma Blood Institute, Oklahoma City, OK
REASON
Blood products, collected from a donor who was at increased risk for variant
Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease (vCJD), were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
CA.
PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced Irradiated.
CODE
Unit number 027GM98403.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
The American National Red Cross, Greater Alleghenies Region, Johnstown, PA.
REASON
Blood product exposed to unacceptable shipping temperatures was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
PA.
PRODUCT
Fresh Frozen Plasma.
CODE
Unit number 5285064.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Ogden Medical Center, Inc., Columbia Ogden Medical Center, Ogden, UT
REASON
Blood product, manufactured from a unit of Whole Blood that had an extended
collection time, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
UT.
PRODUCT
Fresh Frozen Plasma.
CODE
Unit numbers: 4584729 and 4560714.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Oklahoma Blood Institute, Sylvan N. Goldman Center, Oklahoma City, OK
REASON
Blood products, whose freeze time exceeded the firmís specifications, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
OK.
PRODUCT
Baxter Fenwal Blood-Pack Unit, Product Code 4R1247MC.
CODE
Lots M02I26046, M02I26046A, M02J10064, M02J10064A, M02K18032, M02K30029, M03A31067,
M03B14038, M03B14038A, M03B28053, M03C21056, M03E28056, M03K06051, M04A17032,
M04C26039 and M04E07034.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Round Lake, IL
Manufacturer: Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Transfusion Therapies
Division, Maricao, PR.
REASON
The Samplink access device included in the cases with the Blood-Pack Units may
be expired while the Blood-Pack Units are still within expiration.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
16 lots, 1,991 cases.
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide and Germany.
PRODUCT
a) Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced.
b) Recovered Plasma.
CODE
a) Unit number 4543571;
b) Unit number 4543571 (two units distributed).
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling firm: Oklahoma Blood Institute, Sylvan N. Goldman Center), Oklahoma
City, OK
Manufacturer: Oklahoma Blood Institute, Northwest Oklahoma Blood
Institute, Enid, OK.
REASON
Blood products, collected from an ineligible donor due to a history of a human
tissue transplant, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
3 units.
DISTRIBUTION
OK, FL, and CA.
PRODUCT
Source Plasma.
CODE
Unit numbers 15796929, 15795687, 15793966, 15793058, 15791238, 14560217, 14558429,
14557422, 14555756, 14554513, 14552557, 14551802, 15469496 and 15468758.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
BioLife Plasma Services, L.P., Clearwater, FL
REASON
Blood products, collected from an unsuitable donor due to use of the medication
Propecia, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
14 units.
DISTRIBUTION
MI.
PRODUCT
Platelets Pheresis, Leukocytes Reduced.
CODE
Unit number 26173-6759.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Blood Systems, Inc., Fort Smith, AR,
REASON
Blood product, that was labeled as leukoreduced but failed quality control testing
due to as elevated white blood cell count, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION AR
PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced.
CODE
Unit numbers 26173-2206, 26173-2200, 26173-2192, 26173-2191, 26173-2188, 26173-2187,
26173-2195, and 26173-2196.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Blood Systems, Inc., Fort Smith, AR
REASON
Blood products that were out of controlled storage for more than 30 minutes
were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
8 units.
DISTRIBUTION
AR.
WEEK ENDING JUNE 18
PRODUCT
Source Plasma.
CODE
Unit numbers: 6270233812, 6270233343, 6270232575, 6270231874, 6270231253, 6270230437,
6270230043, 6270229405, 6270228572, 6270226633, 6270216031, 6270213965, 6270213347,
6270212674, 6270212027, 6270211322, 6270211084, 6270210632, 6270210412, 6270209843.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
ZLB Bioplasma, Inc., South Salt Lake City, UT
REASON
Blood products, collected from an unsuitable donor based on previous deferral
for IV drug use, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
20 units.
DISTRIBUTION
NC.
PRODUCT
Source Plasma.
CODE
Units 2518A, 2218AY, 01683T, 01269T, 00753T, 00406T, 99907R, 99561R, 99245R,
98712R, 98209R, 53812T, 53324T, 52980T, 52481T, 52120T, 51672T, 51231T, 65820R,
65435R, 64928R, 64534R, 64170R, 63878R, 63381R, 62981R, 62420R, 62164R, 65512N,
65283N, 64658N, 64391N, 63889N, 63426N, 62877N, 62491N, 62076N, 67546H, 67142H,
66671H, 66266H, 65661H, 65012H, 64480H, 64110H, 59618H, 59353H, 58861H, 58657H,
58158H, and 57835H.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
BioLife Plasma Services, L.P., Lakeland, FL
REASON
Blood products, which were collected from a donor who had previously tested
repeatedly reactive for the antibody to human immunodeficiency virus types 1
and 2 (anti-HIV-1/2), were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
51 units.
DISTRIBUTION
NC.
PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells.
CODE
Unit numbers: F139536, F137949, F136288.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Puget Sound Blood Center, Seattle, WA
REASON
Blood products, collected from an unsuitable donor based on travel to an area
considered endemic for malaria, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
3 units.
DISTRIBUTION
WA.
PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells.
CODE
Unit number: P128645.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Puget Sound Blood Center, Seattle, WA
REASON
Blood products, collected from an unsuitable donor based on travel to an area
considered endemic for malaria, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
WA.
PRODUCT
a) Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced.
b) Red Blood Cells (Apheresis), Leukocytes Reduced.
c) Red Blood Cells.
d) Platelets.
CODE
a) and d) Unit number: 4126710;
b) Unit number: 4304813;
c) Unit number: 4050736.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Oklahoma Blood Institute, Oklahoma City, OK
Manufacturer: Oklahoma Blood Institute, East Central Oklahoma
Blood Institute, Ada, OK.
REASON
Blood products, collected from a donor who had a history of malaria, and donor
suitability was not adequately determined, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
4 units.
DISTRIBUTION
OK and MO.
PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells Leukocytes Reduced.
CODE
Unit 4569970.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Oklahoma Blood Institute, Oklahoma City, OK
REASON
Blood product, which was collected from a donor who was taking medication for
an upper respiratory infection, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
OK.
PRODUCT
a) Red Blood Cells Leukocytes Reduced.
b) Recovered Plasma.
CODE
a) and b) Unit number 2287278.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Florida's Blood Centers, Inc., Orlando, FL
REASON
Blood products, which were collected from a donor who admitted to risk factors
for variant Creuztfeldt Jakob Disease (vCJD), were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
FL, and Austria.
PRODUCT
a) Red Blood Cells Leukocytes Reduced. Recall # B-1304-5;
b) Red Blood Cells (Apheresis) Leukocytes Reduced.
CODE
a) Unit numbers: 18228-6240, 18228-6267;
b) Unit number: 18228-6239.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Blood Systems, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ,
Manufacturer: Blood Systems, Inc., Cheyenne, WY.
REASON
Blood products, collected in a manner that may have compromised the sterility
of the collection system, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
3 units
DISTRIBUTION
NB
PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells Leukocytes Reduced.
CODE
Unit number: T35787
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Tacoma-Pierce County Blood Bank, Tacoma, WA
REASON
Blood product, collected from a donor whose medical history screening was incomplete
regarding risk factors for variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD), was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit
DISTRIBUTION
WA
PRODUCT
a) Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced.
b) Cryoprecipitated AHF.
CODE
a) and b) Unit number: 21KJ72224
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
American Red Cross, Pacific Northwest Region, Portland, OR
REASON
Blood products, collected from a donor in which donor suitability was not adequately
determined, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units
DISTRIBUTION
OR, AL, and Switzerland
PRODUCT
a) Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced.
b) Fresh Frozen Plasma.
CODE
a) and b) Unit numbers 23147-2334 and 23147-6230
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Blood Systems, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ
Manufacturer: Blood Systems, Inc., Billings,
MT.
REASON
Blood products, that tested negative for antibodies to human immunodeficiency
virus, types 1 and 2 (anti-HIV-1/2), but were collected from a donor that was
subsequently determined to have a previous reactive test for anti-HIV, were
distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
4 units
DISTRIBUTION
MO. and WY
PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells..
CODE
Unit number R24576
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Tacoma-Pierce County Blood Bank, Tacoma, WA
REASON
Blood product, collected from a donor whose health history screening was inadequately
performed, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit
DISTRIBUTION
WA
PRODUCT
Source Plasma.
CODE
Unit numbers 10429075, 10427989, 10425930, 10423363, 10422397, 09079984, 09077614,
09076716, and 09074262
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Plasma Biological Services, Inc., Jackson, TN
REASON
Blood products, that tested negative for viral markers, but were not properly
quarantined after the receipt of deferral information related to the application
of a tattoo, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
9 units
DISTRIBUTION
CA
PRODUCT
Source Plasma.
CODE
Unit numbers 76268144 and 76266966
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Plasma Biological Services, Inc., Memphis, TN
REASON
Blood products, that tested negative for hepatitis, but were collected from
an ineligible donor due to a subsequent determination of previous positive hepatitis
testing, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units
DISTRIBUTION
CA
PRODUCT
a) Red Blood Cells.
b) Recovered Plasma.
CODE
a) and b) Unit number 21GV05733
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
The American National Red Cross, Pacific Northwest Region, Portland, OR
REASON
Blood products, that tested negative for hepatitis, but were collected from
an ineligible donor due to previous positive hepatitis testing, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units
DISTRIBUTION
OR, and Switzerland
PRODUCT
a) Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced.
b) Recovered Plasma.
CODE
a) and b)Unit number M13398
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Northern Illinois Blood Bank, Inc, Rockford, IL
REASON
Blood products, that tested negative for hepatitis, but were collected from
an ineligible donor due to a possible history of hepatitis, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units
DISTRIBUTION
IL and CA
PRODUCT
Source Plasma.
CODE
Unit numbers OJ094123, OJ093796, OJ092869, OJ092507, OJ091787, OJ091080, OJ090764,
OJ089973, OJ089620, OJ088637, OJ088493, OJ087193, OJ086641, OJ086280, OJ085775,
OJ085346, OJ085034, OJ084503, OJ084142, OJ083500, OJ083199, OJ081583, OJ081496,
OJ080277, OJ079976, OJ079442, OJ078683, OJ078374, OJ077235, OJ076531, OJ076225,
OJ075673, OJ075293, OJ074870, OJ074522, OJ073985, OJ073516, OJ073125, and OJ072769
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
BioLife Plasma Services L.P., Jacksonville, FL
REASON
Blood products, that tested negative for antibodies to human immunodeficiency
virus, types 1 and 2 (anti-HIV-1/2), but were collected from a donor that was
subsequently determined to have a previous reactive test for anti-HIV, were
distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
39 units
DISTRIBUTION
UK
PRODUCT
Fresh Frozen Plasma, [Apheresis]. .
CODE
Unit number 18228-8366 (distributed as three split units)
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Blood Systems, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ
Manufacturer: Blood Systems, Inc., Cheyenne, WY.
REASON
Blood products were collected in a manner that may compromise the sterility
of the products.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
3 units
DISTRIBUTION
NE
PRODUCT
Source Plasma.
CODE
Unit numbers: 77395863, 58164105, 41702642, 27381465, 77404510, 47422209, 47113961,
47367395, 47431454, 41710074, 41708897, and 41703540
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Plasma Biological Services, Inc., Memphis, TN
REASON
Blood products collected from an unsuitable donor due to a history of travel
to an area considered at increased risk of exposure to variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob
Disease (vCJD) were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
12 units
DISTRIBUTION
CA
PRODUCT
Platelets Pheresis, Leukocytes Reduced.
CODE
Unit number 027P72224
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
The American National Red Cross, Greater Alleghenies Region, Johnstown, PA
REASON
Blood product was manufactured in a bag that may have leaks and was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit
DISTRIBUTION
WV
PRODUCT
Source Plasma. .
CODE
Unit BNBXTP
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Biomat USA, Inc., Baton Rouge, LA
Manufacturing Firm: Biomat USA, Inc., Clarksville, TN.
REASON
Blood product, mislabeled as testing negative for HIV, HBV, and HCV by NAT,
was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit
DISTRIBUTION
Germany
PRODUCT
Platelets.
CODE
Unit 238849
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Aultman Hospital Blood Bank, Canton, OH
REASON
Blood product, collected from a donor who was previously deferred for a history
of intravenous (IV) drug use, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit
DISTRIBUTION
OH
PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced Irradiated.
CODE
Unit 4513820
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Oklahoma Blood Institute, Oklahoma City, OK
REASON
Blood product, which was collected from a donor who had traveled to a malarial
endemic area, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit
DISTRIBUTION
OK
PRODUCT
Source Plasma.
CODE
Unit number: 04844303
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Plasma Biological Services, Inc, Jackson, TN
REASON
Blood product, collected from a donor that was not properly
asked the medical history questions, including those
questions concerning behavior known to increase risk of
infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), was
distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit
DISTRIBUTION
CA
PRODUCT
Source Plasma.
CODE
Unit number: 04846321
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Plasma Biological Services, Inc., Jackson, TN
REASON
Blood product, collected from a donor that was not properly asked the medical
history questions, including those questions concerning behavior known to increase
risk of infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit
DISTRIBUTION
CA
PRODUCT
Source Plasma.
CODE
Unit numbers: 05829620, 05828821, 05822645, 05820528, 04489733, and 04488170
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Plasma Biological Services, Inc., Jackson, TN
REASON
Blood product, collected from a donor that was not properly asked the medical
history questions, including those questions concerning behavior known to increase
risk of infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
6 units
DISTRIBUTION
CA
PRODUCT
Platelets.
CODE
Unit number: 4725408
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Oklahoma Blood Institute, Sylvan N. Goldman Center, Oklahoma City, OK
REASON
Blood product, which may have been prepared from a Whole Blood unit with and
extended collection time, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit
DISTRIBUTION
TX
PRODUCT
Recovered Plasma. .
CODE
Unit number: 21KJ72224
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
American Red Cross, Pacific Northwest Region, Portland, OR
REASON
Blood products, collected from a donor in which donor suitability was not adequately
determined, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit
DISTRIBUTION
OR, AL, and Switzerland
PRODUCT
Source Plasma.
CODE
Unit number: 91443465
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Plasma Biological Services, Inc., Memphis, TN
REASON
Blood product, collected from a donor that was not asked the medical history
questions, including those questions concerning behavior known to increase risk
of infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit
DISTRIBUTION
CA
PRODUCT
Source Plasma.
CODE
Unit number: 90623141
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Plasma Biological Services, Inc., Memphis, TN
REASON
Blood product, collected from a donor that was not asked the medical history
questions, including those questions concerning behavior known to increase risk
of infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit
DISTRIBUTION
CA
PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells.
CODE
Unit number V54855
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Tacoma-Pierce County Blood Bank, Tacoma, WA
REASON
Blood product, that was not properly quarantined after the receipt of post donation
information concerning medication with an antibiotic, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit
DISTRIBUTION
WA
PRODUCT
Source Plasma.
CODE
Unit number 04DILD5716
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
BioLife Plasma Services, L.P., DeKalb, IL
REASON
Blood product, collected from an unsuitable donor due to recent antibiotic use,
was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit
DISTRIBUTION
CA
WEEK ENDING JUNE 25
PRODUCT
Red Blood
Cells (Apheresis), Leukocytes Reduced.
CODE Unit: 246320206 (split
unit)
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Blood
Systems Inc., Scottsdale, AZ
Manufacturing
Firm: Blood Systems Inc., Rapid City, SD.
REASON Blood products, collected from a donor whose
medical history screening was incomplete, were distributed.
VOLUME
OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 2 units
DISTRIBUTION SD and
MS
PRODUCT Human
Tissue for Transplantation, Corneas.
CODE Tissue numbers NY-05-04-017-R1 and
NY-05-04-017-L1
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Sight Society
of Northeastern New York, Albany, NY
REASON Human tissue for
transplantation, that tested negative for hepatitis prior to distribution, but
was subsequently found to test repeatedly reactive for antibodies to hepatitis B
core antigen (anti-HBc) by a different facility, was
distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 2 tissues
DISTRIBUTION PA and
SD
PRODUCT
Source
Plasma.
CODE Unit numbers 65931R and
01347T
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Biolife Plasma
Services L.P., Lakeland, FL,
REASON Blood products, that tested
negative for viral markers, but were collected from an unsuitable donor due to a
recent tattoo, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN
COMMERCE 2 units
DISTRIBUTION NC
PRODUCT
a) Red
Blood Cells.
b) Fresh Frozen Plasma.
CODE a) and b) Unit number
B169359
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Puget
Sound Blood Center and Program, Seattle, WA,
Manufacturer: Puget Sound Blood Center and Program, Bellevue, WA.
REASON
Blood products, that
tested negative for viral markers, but were collected from an unsuitable donor
due to a recent tattoo, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN
COMMERCE 2 units
DISTRIBUTION WA
PRODUCT
Red
Blood Cells.
CODE Unit number
FG02482.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm:
Aurora Blood Bank, Heartland Blood Centers, Aurora, IL,.
Manufacturer: Heartland Blood Centers, Elgin Donor Center, Elgin, IL.
REASON
Blood product,
collected from an unsuitable donor based on travel to an area considered endemic
for malaria, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN
COMMERCE 1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION IL.
PRODUCT
a)
Platelets Pheresis, Leukocytes Reduced.
b) Platelets Pheresis, Leukocytes Reduced Irradiated.
CODE
a) and b) Unit number
40P03881.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER The American
National Red Cross, Heart of America Region, Peoria, IL
REASON
Blood products, collected in an
apheresis collection kit that had exceeded the acceptable time period for use,
were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 2
units.
DISTRIBUTION IL.
PRODUCT
Platelets.
CODE Unit number
238849.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Aultman Hospital
Blood Bank, Canton, OH,\
REASON Blood product, collected from a donor
who was previously deferred for a history of intravenous (IV) drug use, was
distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 1
unit
DISTRIBUTION OH
PRODUCT Source Plasma.
CODE Unit number
04844303
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Plasma Biological
Services, Inc., Jackson, TN
REASON Blood product, collected from
a donor that was not properly asked the medical history questions, including
those questions concerning behavior known to increase risk of infection with the
human immunodeficiency virus, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN
COMMERCE 1 unit
DISTRIBUTION CA
PRODUCT Platelets Pheresis, Leukocytes Reduced.
CODE
Unit number
26173-6759
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Blood Systems,
Inc., Fort Smith, AR,
REASON Blood product, that was labeled as
leukoreduced but failed quality control testing due to an elevated white
blood cell
count, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN
COMMERCE 1 unit
DISTRIBUTION AR
PRODUCT Red Blood
Cells, Leukocytes Reduced.
CODE Unit
number 6705757
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Blood Bank of
Alaska, Inc, Anchorage, AK
REASON Blood product, which was not
leukoreduced within the appropriate time period after collection, was
distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 1
unit
DISTRIBUTION AK