Health Canada found multiple issues at Grifols’ Winnipeg clinic after death, inspector report shows
Health Canada identified multiple deficiencies at Grifols' plasma collection center in Winnipeg following the death of a donor. The report highlights ongoing concerns about staff training and response to machine alarms, with similar issues noted since 2022. Despite the findings, Health Canada stated there was no link between the donor's death and the donation process itself.
- ▪Health Canada flagged deficiencies at Grifols' Winnipeg clinic after a donor's death.
- ▪The report indicated recurring concerns about staff training and response to alarms since 2022.
- ▪Health Canada imposed new conditions on Grifols' licenses due to systemic deficiencies across several sites.
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Open this photo in gallery:A Grifols Plasma Donation Centre on Taylor Ave. in Winnipeg, on March 13.Shannon VanRaes/The Globe and MailShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountHealth Canada flagged multiple deficiencies at a Grifols plasma collection centre in Winnipeg after a donor died, including concerns about how staff responded to alarms from donation machines, according to a report written by a federal inspector.The document, which was obtained by The Globe and Mail and includes some redactions for privacy, is dated Dec.
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