Traceability of blood products: definition, regulations, evaluation and perspectives

Authors
Pelissier, E Nguyen, L
Citation
E. Pelissier et L. Nguyen, Traceability of blood products: definition, regulations, evaluation and perspectives, TRANSF CL B, 7, 2000, pp. 72S-74S
Citations number
2
Categorie Soggetti
Hematology
Journal title
TRANSFUSION CLINIQUE ET BIOLOGIQUE
ISSN journal
12467820 → ACNP
Volume
7
Year of publication
2000
Supplement
1
Pages
72S - 74S
Database
ISI
SICI code
1246-7820(200006)7:<72S:TOBPDR>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
The traceability of blood products is an essential part of hemovigilance an d transfusion safety. Law no 94-68 of 24 January 1994 is the legal foundati on of the system of traceability. In this article, the structures of the sy stem and the main actors are discussed. An evaluation of the system of trac eability showed that it is both feasible and adaptable. An evaluation proce ss is needed to assess the proper functioning of the system and to detect a nd prevent possible deficiencies. (C) 2000 Editions scientifiques et medica les Elsevier SAS.