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BackgroundUse of cross matching or HLA matching for donor selection is the basis of managing patients refractory to platelet (PLT) transfusion. Because of changes in patient care, we evaluated the effect of cross matching and HLA matching in patients refractory to PLT transfusion.
Study Design and MethodsWe identified all patients who received either HLA‐matched or cross‐matched PLTs during a 3‐year...
BackgroundThe blood recall process is intended to remove from use products that may be harmful, but characteristics of recalls nationally have not been reported.
Study Design and MethodsWe analyzed recalls of all blood products for 2010 and categorized the reason for the recall, the organizations producing the recalled products, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) district in which the blood...