FDA 483 OBSERVATION · #1139 OF 1,932 MOST-CITED

Evaluation--microorganisms, damage

FDA cited this observation 14 times across 14 firms in recent inspections. Below: how it breaks down by program area and fiscal year, and real examples of how FDA worded it on Form FDA 483.

What this grouping is not

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BY PROGRAM AREA
Human Tissue for Transplantation14
BY FISCAL YEAR
FY20254
FY20241
FY20231
FY20221
FY20211
FY20181
FY20174
FY20161

How FDA worded it — real examples

Incoming HCT/Ps were not evaluated for the presence and significance of microorganisms and not inspected for damage and contamination.

Lightbody Medical Technologies Inc · Burr Ridge, Illinois · Human Tissue for Transplantation · 2025-08-27

Incoming HCT/Ps were not evaluated for the presence and significance of microorganisms and not inspected for damage and contamination.

MRS Ortho LLC · Richardson, Texas · Human Tissue for Transplantation · 2025-07-10

Incoming HCT/Ps were not evaluated for the presence and significance of microorganisms and not inspected for damage and contamination.

Indiana Coast Medical LLC · Valparaiso, Indiana · Human Tissue for Transplantation · 2025-04-02

Incoming HCT/Ps were not evaluated for the presence and significance of microorganisms and not inspected for damage and contamination.

Vital Orthopedics, LLC · Anaheim, California · Human Tissue for Transplantation · 2025-01-23

Incoming HCT/Ps were not inspected for damage and contamination.

Benco Dental Supply Company · Pittston, Pennsylvania · Human Tissue for Transplantation · 2024-07-26

Incoming HCT/Ps were not inspected for damage and contamination.

Atlas Medical Holdings Inc · San Antonio, Texas · Human Tissue for Transplantation · 2023-09-21

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