Bar Code Label Requirements for Blood and Blood Components.

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Bar Code Label Requirements for Blood and Blood Components.

July 1, 2009

FDA; Food and Drug Administration; CBER; Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research.

This FAQ answers questions related to the FDA machine-readable bar-coding requirement for blood components.

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