21 CFR Part 640 · Additional Standards for Human Blood and Blood Products

§ 640.11 General requirements

Subpart B - Red Blood Cells Official text on eCFR Amendment history

(a) Storage. Immediately after processing, the Red Blood Cells shall be placed in storage and maintained at a temperature between 1 and 6 °C.

(b) Inspection. The product shall be inspected immediately after separation of the plasma, periodically during storage, and at the time of issue. The product shall not be issued if there is any abnormality in color or physical appearance or if there is any indication of microbial contamination.

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What FDA inspectors cite under § 640.11

Form FDA 483 observations citing this section, fiscal years 2011–2019 (Biologics).

  • General requirements - storage 13
  • General requirements - inspection 3

Amendment history

Federal Register documents that created or amended this section.