FDA 483 - LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, Inc. - Marion Region - May 10, 2023

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, Inc. in Ocala, FL, was inspected regarding its donor center operations. The inspection revealed that apheresis technicians were not consistently following written standard operating procedures for the collection of blood and blood components, specifically concerning the handling and labeling of samples. This indicates a procedural non-compliance and a lack of awareness among staff regarding established protocols.