Recommendations To Reduce the Risk of Transmission of Disease Agents Associated With Sepsis by Human Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products; Guidance for Industry; Availability

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is announcing the availability of a final guidance for immediate implementation entitled "Recommendations To Reduce the Risk of Transmission of Disease Agents Associated with Sepsis by Human Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products (HCT/Ps)." FDA is issuing this guidance to provide establishments making donor eligibility determinations with recommendations to reduce the risk of transmission of infections due to sepsis by HCT/Ps. This notice is being issued to respond to a public health safety concern and to address the urgent need for updated recommendations in making a donor eligibility determination when screening a donor for clinical evidence of sepsis and clinical signs to consider.