FDA GUIDANCE · FINALSeptember 16, 2026

Recommendations for the Development of Blood Collection, Processing, and Storage Systems for the Manufacture of Blood Components Using the Buffy Coat Method

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Final

Topic

Blood, Blood Products

Issue date

September 16, 2026

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