US EditionCord blood stored in Edmonton repository 'may pose serious health risks': Health Canada
- Canadian Cord Blood bioRepository in Edmonton has been issued a safety alert due to multiple issues found during a visit by Health Canada, including unclean conditions, lack of qualified personnel, and improper record-keeping. The cord blood stored at the facility between March 1, 2014, and present may pose serious health risks.
- Health Canada has ordered CCBR to notify customers of the safety concerns, stop collecting new cord blood under unsanitary conditions, and provide a corrective action plan. Customers who wish to use their stored cord blood should have it tested by a qualified third party.
- Cord blood, rich in stem cells, is typically used in the treatment of blood and immune system disorders. The safety concerns at CCBR, including contamination and inadequate monitoring, could potentially lead to the transmission of infectious diseases.
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