英文摘要 |
In order to maintain the quality and safety of blood components, and strengthen the quality management system and function of blood establishments, Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (Taiwan FDA) continuously conducts regular on-site inspections on blood establishments every 2 to 4 years in accordance with ''The Plasma Derivatives Act'', and follow-up the corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs). The latest inspection was carried out in 2020. The inspection team was composed of experts in fields on blood management, quality audit, blood transfusion, and medical laboratory science. A checklist in line with Taiwan, Pharmaceutical Inspection Convention and Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S), and Europe standards was used for inspection, which covered 14 inspection items from blood collection to blood components supply. The results of the inspection did not find any major deficiencies affecting blood safety, but there were still some deficiencies and suggestion that needed to be improved. Among them, deficiencies related to blood donors were the major deficiency (28%), followed by plant facilities (21%) and personnel (12%). Taiwan FDA upholds the mission of protecting the health of Taiwanese. In addition to regular inspections on blood establishments, follow-up visits were made to keep track for the improvement. As all above, Taiwan FDA continues to implement the supervision responsibility for the quality management system of blood establishments to ensure the safety of blood use. |