# FDA 483 - UPMC Susquehanna - March 29, 2018

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> FDA 483 for UPMC Susquehanna on March 29, 2018. Product: other. Access full analysis and detailed observations.

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## Details

- Record Type: 483
- Company Name: UPMC Susquehanna
- Inspection Date: 2018-03-29
- Product Type: other
- Office Name: Philadelphia District Office
- Summary: An FDA inspection of UPMC Susquehanna's Institutional Review Board (IRB) revealed several significant deficiencies. The firm failed to ensure proper IRB composition with unaffiliated members, did not consistently conduct timely continuing reviews of research protocols, and lacked a method for advising IRB members of expedited approvals. Additionally, the inspection found issues with maintaining written IRB procedures and including required FDA inspection statements in informed consent documents.

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