# LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, Inc – FDA 483, May 21, 2026

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> FDA 483 for LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, Inc on May 21, 2026. Product: biologics. Access full analysis and detailed observations.

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## Details

- Record Type: 483
- Company Name: LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, Inc
- Inspection Date: 2026-05-21
- Product Type: biologics
- Office Name: Florida District Office
- Summary: LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, Inc. in Gainesville, FL, a cord blood manufacturer, was cited for significant deficiencies related to equipment cleaning and maintenance. Inspectors found rusted equipment in critical processing areas, posing a contamination risk to cord blood units. Additionally, the firm's cleaning procedures were deemed inadequate, lacking sufficient detail and documented assessment instructions for equipment in classified areas.

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