FDA 483 - American Red Cross Blood Svcs - February 27, 2020

American Red Cross Blood Svcs in Asheville, NC, received a Form 483 citing significant unsanitary conditions during an inspection from February 24-27, 2020. The firm failed to maintain both equipment used in blood collection and the facility itself in a clean and orderly manner. Inspectors observed widespread dried and fresh blood stains on various pieces of equipment, reclining chairs, metal scissors, walls, and floors within the blood donor center.