Montefiore Medical Center Blood Bank – FDA 483, May 18, 2023

Montefiore Medical Center's Blood Bank in Bronx, NY, was cited for significant deficiencies during an FDA inspection. Observations primarily concerned inadequate personnel training for blood irradiator operation, failure to establish and follow written standard operating procedures, and poor record-keeping practices for blood and blood component processing. These issues indicate a lack of control over critical processes, potentially impacting the safety and quality of blood products.