Cord blood banked at the Canadian Cord Blood bioRepository in Edmonton, Alberta, may pose serious health risks
Critical priority
What you should do
- 1If you want to use your stored cord blood, it should be tested prior to release by a qualified third party according to accredited standards outlined by the Canadian Standards Association for blood cells used for transplantation.
- 2This should include, at a minimum, testing for infectious disease agents and cell viability.
- 3If you have cord blood stored at CCBR or if you have a contract to store cord blood with CCBR, it is recommended you contact CCBR to understand your options.
- 4If you have concerns or complaints about cord blood or any health product, you can file a report with Health Canada by completing an online complaint form.
- 5Health Canada has published information to help parents or caregivers make informed decisions about banking cord blood.
The issue
Product safety
Affected product
Cord blood currently banked at the Canadian Cord Blood bioRepository (CCBR), located in Edmonton, Alberta, that was collected, processed, tested, and/or stored anytime between March 1, 2014, and present.
Where it was sold
ABReported in the official notice — confirm there.
Issued by
Health Canada
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