FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION ISSUES NOTICE: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF BLOOD COLLECTION, PROCESSING, AND STORAGE SYSTEMS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF BLOOD COMPONENTS USING THE BUFFY COAT METHOD; GUIDANCE FOR INDUSTRY; AVAILABILITY

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Food and Drug Administration has issued a notice called: Recommendations for the Development of Blood Collection, Processing, and Storage Systems for the Manufacture of Blood Components Using the Buffy Coat Method; Guidance for Industry; Availability.

The notice was published in the Federal Register on Sept. 17 by Grace R. Graham, Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Legislation, and International Affairs.

Summary: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing the availability of a final guidance titled "Recommendations for the Development of Blood Collection, Processing, and Storage Systems for the Manufacture of Blood Components Using the Buffy Coat Method." The guidance document provides recommendati...