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  • Transfusion Medicine
  • Patient Safety
  • Healthcare Regulation

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  • Blood component traceability is crucial for patient safety, enabling bidirectional tracking of donors and recipients.
  • Effective traceability requires secure record-keeping, regular compliance assessments, and trained transfusion staff.
  • Global variations in current traceability practices necessitate a comprehensive understanding of the status quo.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the current global status of blood component traceability practices.
  • To identify variations and challenges in implementing and maintaining traceability systems worldwide.

Main Methods:

  • A global survey on blood component traceability was conducted by the International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT) Working Party on Haemovigilance.
  • The survey was distributed across six World Health Organization (WHO) regions and analyzed using Microsoft Excel.
  • Responses from 43 countries provided data on legal frameworks, record retention, monitoring, training, and challenges.

Main Results:

  • Ninety-five percent of responding countries have laws for traceability, with 94% implementing bidirectional tracking.
  • Record retention periods vary, with 60% retaining records for ≥30 years; however, 17% reported untraceable recalls.
  • Key challenges include lack of information technology (66%) and staffing issues (65%), impacting traceability effectiveness.

Conclusions:

  • Significant global variations in blood component traceability practices exist, posing critical risks to patient safety.
  • Urgent interventions are required to standardize and improve traceability systems worldwide.
  • Addressing technological and staffing challenges is essential for enhancing blood safety and regulatory compliance.