| Date Posted |
Subject |
| Dec. 30, 2010 |
Guidance for Industry: "Lookback" for Hepatitis C Virus (HCV): Product Quarantine, Consignee Notification, Further Testing, Product Disposition, and Notification of Transfusion Recipients Based on Donor Test Results Indicating Infection with HCV (FDA/CBER) |
| Dec. 23, 2010 |
Class I Recall: Fresenius Kabi LLC, Red Blood Cell (RBC) Exchange Sets used on AS104 Blood Cell Separation Devices (FDA/MedWatch) |
| Dec. 17, 2010 |
First Edition Paper: Barker JN, et al. How we search: a guide to the selection and acquisition of unrelated cord blood grafts. Blood. Prepublished online December 13, 2010; DOI 10.1182/blood-2010-04-280966. |
| Dec. 10, 2010 |
Two studies provide insight into stroke risk and prevention in young sickle cell anemia patients (St Jude's Children's Research Hospital) |
| Dec. 7, 2010 |
Guidance for Industry: Use of Serological Tests to Reduce the Risk of Transmission of Trypanosoma cruzi Infection in Whole Blood and Blood Components Intended for Transfusion (FDA/CBER) |
| Dec. 7, 2010 |
American Red Cross Statement on XMRV and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ARCHQ) |
| Dec. 4, 2010 |
Guidance for Industry: Recommendations for Blood Establishments: Training of Back-Up Personnel, Assessment of Blood Donor Suitability and Reporting Certain Changes to an Approved Application (FDA/CBER) |
| Nov. 6, 2010 |
First Edition Paper: Sachs UJH, et al. Mechanism of transfusion-related acute lung injuryinduced by HLA class II antibodies. Blood. Prepublished online October 28, 2010; DOI 10.1182/blood-2010-05-286146. |
| Nov. 6, 2010 |
Updated Class I Safety Recall: Hospira Symbiq One and Two Channel Infuser (FDA/CDRH) |
| Nov. 6, 2010 |
Report: The International HIV Controllers Study: The Major Genetic Determinants of HIV-1 Control Affect HLA Class I Peptide Presentation. Science. 2010 Nov 4. [Epub ahead of print] DOI: 10.1126/science.1195271. Also see: Study offers new clues to effective HIV vaccine (Reuters) |
| Nov. 3, 2010 |
Safety Alert: Heparin Sodium (B. Braun): Recall - Trace Contaminant (FDA/MedWatch) |
| Oct. 26, 2010 |
First case of HIV from blood transfusion traced to Missouri donor (stltoday.com) |
| Oct. 26, 2010 |
First HIPAA-compliant, online antibody registry in U.S. assists hospitals in preventing life-threatening blood-transfusion reactions (Medical Laboratory Observer, scroll to bottom story) Also see website: www.antibodyregistry.com |
| Oct. 16, 2010 |
Full Text Article: Bennett-Guerrero E, et al. Variation in Use of Blood Transfusion in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery. JAMA. 2010;304(14):1568-1575. Also see: Abstract: Hajjar LA, et al.Transfusion Requirements After Cardiac Surgery- The TRACS Randomized Controlled Trial. JAMA. 2010;304(14):1559-1567. Also see: Editorial: Shander AS, Goodnough LT. Blood Transfusion as a Quality Indicator in Cardiac Surgery. JAMA. 2010;304(14):1610-1611. |
| Oct. 16, 2010 |
First Edition Paper: Shaz BH, et al. Transfusion-related acute lung injury: from bedside to bench and back. Blood. Prepublished online October 13, 2010; DOI 10.1182/blood-2010-04-278135. |
| Oct. 11, 2010 |
AABB Association Bulletin #10-06: Information Concerning Platelet Additive Solutions (AABB Membership required to access) |
| Oct. 11, 2010 |
First Edition Paper: Boo M, et al. Remuneration of hematopoietic stem cell donors: principles and perspective of the World Marrow Donor Association. Blood, prepublished online Oct. 4, 2010. DOI 10.1182/blood-2010-07-298430. |
| Oct. 11, 2010 |
Biological Product Deviation Reporting - Blood Product Codes, Non-Blood Product Codes & HCT/P Codes updated Sept 30, 2010 (FDA/CBER) |
| Sept. 30, 2010 |
Interactive Product Guide: Blood bank information Systems, CAP TODAY, September 2010 |
| Sept. 24, 2010 |
FDA MedWatch: Epogen and Procrit (epoetin alfa): Recall - Particulate Matter in Vials. Also see: Amgen Press Release: Amgen Initiates Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain Lots of EPOGEN(R) and PROCRIT(R) (Epoetin alfa) |
| Sept. 24, 2010 |
FDA MedWatch: Octagam (Immune Globulin Intravenous (human)) 5% Liquid Preparation: Market Withdrawal - Risk of Thromboembolic Events. |
| Sept. 10, 2010 |
Meeting Presentations & Transcripts of the July 26-27, 2010 Meeting of the Blood Products Advisory Committee (FDA/CBER) |
| Sept. 10, 2010 |
Recall: Abbott Prism HIV O Pllus Lot #: 87334M500 (FDA/CBER) |
| Sept. 2, 2010 |
Compliance Program Guidance Manual: 7341.002 - Inspection of Human Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products (HCT/Ps) (FDA/CBER) |
| Sept. 1, 2010 |
CDC Clinical Reminder: Use of Fingerstick Devices on More than One Person Poses Risk for Transmitting Bloodborne Pathogens. Also see: Medical Device Safety Alert: Use of Fingerstick Devices on More Than One Person Poses Risk for Transmitting Bloodborne Pathogens: Initial Communication (FDA/CBER) |
| Aug. 20, 2010 |
AABB Association Bulletin #10-05 - Suggested Options For Transfusion Services and Blood Collectors to Facilitate Implementation of BB/TS Interim Standard 5.1.5.1.1 (AABB Membership required to access) |
| Aug. 12, 2010 |
Recall of Verax Biomedical Platelet PGD Test Devices, P100T: Lot # L06184; containing Test Device Lot 09345-001(FDA/CBER) |
| Aug. 11, 2010 |
Recall of Immucor Panoscreen lll: lot 24223 does not include an S positive donor cell (FDA/CBER) |
| Aug. 6, 2010 |
Full Text Article: Grimm E, et al. Blood Bank Safety Practices: Mislabeled Samples and Wrong Blood in Tube - A Q-Probes Analysis of 122 Clinical Laboratories. Arch Pathol Lab Med. 2010. Aug;134(8):1108-15. |
| July 27, 2010 |
Tests aim to settle if fresher blood works better (Associated Press) |
| July 20, 2010 |
Patient's 'Lost' Blood Can Be Reused in Trauma Surgery (US News& World Report). Also see: Brown CVR, et al. Autologous Blood Transfusion During Emergency Trauma Operation. Arch Surg. 2010;145(7):690-694. |
| July 2, 2010 |
New Publication: Journal of Clinical Apheresis - Special Issue (Volume 25, 2010) Clinical Applications of Therapeutic Apheresis: An Evidence Based Approach. 5th Edition (ASFA). The highlight of the Fifth Special Issue is the redefinition of the Indication Categories and the adaption of the GRADE system for classifying the strength of the clinical recommendations based on the quality of the available published evidence. |
| June 25, 2010 |
AABB Association Bulletin #10-04: HIV Vaccination and Donor Status (AABB membership required to access) |
| June 20, 2010 |
AABB Association Bulletin #10-03: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Blood Donation (AABB Membership required to access) Also see AABB Press Release |
| June 17, 2010 |
First Edition Paper: Lechner K, Jäger U. How I treat autoimmune hemolytic anemias in adults. Blood, 16 Sept 2010, 116(11):1831-1838. Prepublished online June 14, 2010. |
| June 17, 2010 |
Review Article: Anstee DJ. The relationship between blood groups and disease. Blood, 10 June 2010, Vol. 115, No. 23, pp. 4635-4643. |
| June 17, 2010 |
Infected organs pose deadly transplant risk:
Victims contract West Nile, rabies, parasites – and a rare hamster virus (MSNBC) |
| June 17, 2010 |
No changes in restrictions on gay blood donors:
A federal panel decides the current limits should stand, but it proposes research that could ease them later. (LA Times) |
| June 11, 2010 |
Market Withdrawal of GAMMAGARDLIQUID, Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human) (FDA/CBER) |
| June 9, 2010 |
C.A. Overturns Order Requiring Minor to Undergo Transfusions Also see: Court ruling text (Metropolitan News-Enterprise) |
| June 9, 2010 |
First Edition Paper: Reese JA, et al. Identifying drugs that cause acute thrombocytopenia: an analysis using three distinct methods. Blood. Prepublished online June 8, 2010; DOI 10.1182/blood-2010-03-276691. |
| May 31, 2010 |
First Edition Paper: Hod EA, et al. Transfusion of red blood cells after prolonged storage produces harmful effects that are mediated by iron and inflammation. Blood, 27 May 2010,15(21); 4284-92. |
| May 31, 2010 |
Guidance for Industry: Revised Preventive Measures to Reduce the Possible Risk of Transmission of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) and Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD) by Blood and Blood Products (FDA/CBER) |
| May 31, 2010 |
AABB Donor History Questionnaire Documents; Updated forms, Posted 5/27/2010 (FDA/CBER) |
| May 25, 2010 |
Feature Story: Closing the gap in transfusion-related iron overload (CAP Today) |
| May 16, 2010 |
AABB News: Proposed 27th edition of Standards for Blood Banks and Transfusion Services comment period open now through July 12, 2010 |
| May 12, 2010 |
AABB Association Bulletin #10-02: Interim Standard 5.1.5.1.1 (Membership required to access) |
| Apr. 28, 2010 |
FDA News Relsease: FDA Warns Users about Faulty Components in 14 External Defibrillator Models Users should seek alternatives, if possible |
| Apr. 28, 2010 |
FDA Infusion Pump Improvement Initiative and more (FDA/CDRH) |
| Apr. 28, 2010 |
Test may let transplant patients skip biopsies. A gene-based blood test worked as well as a surgical procedure used to check for signs of rejection in patients with heart transplants, U.S. researchers said. (Reuters) |
| Apr. 15, 2010 |
Class I Recall: Teleflex Incorporated - Arrow International Custom Intravenous (IV) Administration Products (IV Tubing Sets and Accessories) and Certain Arrow Arterial Embolectomy Catheters(FDA/MedWatch) |
| Apr. 15, 2010 |
Recall: AMICUS Ancillary PL2410 Plastic Storage Container 4R2350 (FDA/CBER) |
| Apr. 15, 2010 |
Materials of the April 12, 2010 Meeting of the Blood Products Advisory Committee (FDA/BPAC) |
| Apr. 6, 2010 |
News Release: FDA Approves First Biodegradable Sealant Patch for Cardiovascular Surgery. Also see: Aprroval Documents TachoSil -Absorbable Fibrin Sealant Patch (FDA/CBER) |
| Apr. 6, 2010 |
New Published Study Finds the Cost of Blood Transfusions is Significantly Under-Estimated, Establishes True Cost at $522 to $1,183 Per Unit (PR Newswire) Also see: Shander A, et al. Activity-based costs of blood transfusions in surgical patients at four hospitals. Transfusion. 9 Dec 2009 (20)4;753-65. |
| Apr. 6, 2010 |
Deadly blood colors debate:
A woman who watched her husband die of AIDS after receiving a tainted donation and who now has the disease herself is torn over gay rights versus blood supply safety (LA Times) |
| Apr. 4, 2010 |
Video Story: Woman meets donors who saved her life (MSNBC-Today Show) |
| Mar. 26, 2010 |
First Edition Paper: Anstee, DJ. The relationship between blood groups and disease. Blood. Prepublished online March 22, 2010; DOI 10.1182/blood-2010-01-261859. |
| Mar. 19, 2010 |
Brief report: Seif AE, et al. Identifying autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome in children with Evans syndrome: a multi-institutional study. Blood, 18 March 2010, 115(11); 2142-5. |
| Mar 13, 2010 |
FDA MedWatch: WinRho SDF (Rho(D) Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human): Risk of Intravascular Hemolysis |
| Mar. 13, 2010 |
Market Withdrawal: Chiron RIBA HCV 3.0 SIA (FDA/CBER) |
| Mar. 8, 2010 |
Senators ask FDA to lift gay blood donor ban (Washington Times) |
| Mar. 3, 2010 |
Class I Recall: StatSpin, Inc., dba IRIS Sample Processing, StatSpin Express 4 Centrifuges, Model #510 (FDA/CDRH) |
| Mar. 2, 2010 |
Red Cross Blood Services Web Site Revamped; URL Changed |
| Feb. 21, 2010 |
Low-Dose Platelet Transfusions Deemed Safe (Business Week) Also see Original Article: Slichter SJ, et al. Dose of Prophylactic Platelet Transfusions and Prevention of Hemorrhage. N Engl J Med. 2010 Feb 18;362(7):600-613. |
| Feb. 17, 2010 |
Safety Information: Information on Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents (ESA) Epoetin alfa (marketed as Procrit, Epogen) Darbepoetin alfa (marketed as Aranesp) Also see: Drug Safety Communication: Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents (ESAs): Procrit, Epogen and Aranesp (FDA/CDER) |
| Feb. 5, 2010 |
Recall: Baxter Y-Type Blood Solution Sets (FDA/CBER) |
| Feb. 2, 2010 |
Association Bulletin #10-01: Listing of AABB Association Bulletins
Current as of January 29, 2010 (Membership required to access) |
| Jan. 30, 2010 |
Class I Recall: Hettich Instruments Management I, Hettich Centrifuges with 2050 and 2076 Plastic Rotors (FDA/MedWatch) |
| Jan. 28, 2010 |
Report: Transfusion-Related Transmission of Yellow Fever Vaccine Virus—California, 2009. MMWR. January 22, 2010 / 59(02);34-37. |
| Jan. 28, 2010 |
WinRho SDF Liquid:
Updated Package Insert, Patient Information, "Dear Healthcare Provider" Letter with Drug Warning Information (FDA/CBER) |
| Jan. 28, 2010 |
Class I Recall: Exelint International Inc. - Exel Huber Needles, Exel Huber Infusion Sets, and Exel "SecureTouch+" Safety Huber Infusion Sets. Also see Safety Notice for Hospital Risk Managers, Surgical Service personnel (FDA/MedWatch) |
| Jan. 28, 2010 |
Available for Purchase: Validation of Automated Systems for Immunohematological Testing Before Implementation; Approved Guideline [PDF and paper versions available] (Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute) |
| Jan. 22, 2010 |
First Edition Paper: Hudson KE, et al. Regulation of primary alloantibody response through antecedent exposure to a microbial T cell epitope. Blood. Prepublished online January 19, 2010; DOI 10.1182/blood-2009-08-238568. |
| Jan. 18, 2010 |
First Edition Paper: Lindorfer MA, at al. A novel approach to preventing the hemolysis of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria: both complement-mediated cytolysis and C3 deposition are blocked by a monoclonal antibody specific for the alternative pathway of complement. Blood. Prepublished online January 12, 2010; DOI 10.1182/blood-2009-09-244285. |
| Jan. 8, 2010 |
Federal Register Notice: Nuclear Regulatory Commission - In the Matter of: Certain Licensees Requesting Unescorted Access to Radioactive Material; Order Imposing Trustworthiness and Reliability Requirements for Unescorted Access to Certain Radioactive Material (Effective Immediately) [PDF file] |
| Jan. 8, 2010 |
Medical Device Safety Event Problem Codes Updated. Also see Federal Register Notice (FDA/CDRH) |
| Jan. 7, 2010 |
First Edition Paper: Curtis BR, et al. The neutrophil alloantigen HNA-3a (5b) is located on choline transporter-like protein 2 (CTL2) and appears to be encoded by an R>Q154 amino acid substitution. Blood. Prepublished online December 29, 2009; DOI 10.1182/blood-2009-11-248336. |
| Jan. 7, 2010 |
First Edition Paper: Brittain JE, et al. Placenta growth factor in sickle cell disease: association with hemolysis and inflammation. Blood. Prepublished online December 29, 2009; DOI 10.1182/blood-2009-04-217950. |
| Jan. 7, 2010 |
First Edition Paper: Schnabel RB, et al. Duffy antigen receptor for chemokines (Darc) polymorphism regulates circulating concentrations of monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 and other inflammatory mediators. Blood. Prepublished online December 29, 2009; DOI 10.1182/blood-2009-05-221382. |
| Jan. 3, 2010 |
Report: Li J, et al. Darwinian Evolution of Prions in Cell Culture. Science. 2009 Dec 31. [Epub ahead of print] Also see: 'Lifeless' prion proteins are 'capable of evolution' Scientists have shown for the first time that "lifeless" prion proteins, devoid of all genetic material, can evolve just like higher forms of life. (BBC News) |
