March 28, 2023
NAC Recommendations for Solvent Detergent Plasma (S/D Plasma)
On March 27, 2023, the restrictions on the use of Octaplasma Solvent-Detergent Human Plasma (S/D Plasma) in Canada…
February 14, 2023
What do the barcodes on an Octaplasma® bag denote?
Each bag of Octaplasma® has fixed and variable barcodes as seen in the picture below: The fixed barcodes (in black in…
February 14, 2023
What are the contraindications for the use of Octaplasma®?
A: Octaplasma® is contraindicated in patients with IgA deficiency with documented antibodies against IgA as it may…
November 28, 2022
CBS Customer Letter 2022-28: Expanded use of Solvent Detergent Plasma
Further to customer letter 2022-18, below is information regarding our migration to pathogen reduced plasma. This…
July 20, 2022
Plans for National Deployment of Pathogen Reduced Platelets and Plasma
Over the coming months and years, pending Health Canada approvals, Canadian Blood Services plans to gradually replace…
