FDA 483 - Lexington Medical Center - January 15, 2020

Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, SC, was cited for failing to maintain equipment used in the processing of blood and blood products in a clean and orderly manner. Specifically, a piece of equipment was not cleaned according to the manufacturer's recommendations, a deficiency that was also noted in a previous inspection. This indicates a recurring issue with equipment maintenance and adherence to established cleaning protocols.