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GUIDANCE DOCUMENT

BLA for Minimally Manipulated, Unrelated Allogeneic Placental/Umbilical Cord Blood Intended for Hematopoietic and Immunologic Reconstitution in Patients with Disorders Affecting the Hematopoietic System Guidance for Industry March 2014

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Final
Docket Number:
FDA-2006-D-0157
Issued by:
Guidance Issuing Office
Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research

We, the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER), FDA, are recommending ways that would allow you, the manufacturer, generally a cord blood bank, to apply for licensure of minimally manipulated, unrelated allogeneic placental/umbilical cord blood, for hematopoietic and immunologic reconstitution in patients with disorders affecting the hematopoietic system that are inherited, acquired, or result from myeloablative treatment. This guidance document is intended to assist you in obtaining a biologics license. It contains information about the manufacture of minimally manipulated, unrelated allogeneic placental/umbilical cord blood and how to comply with applicable regulatory requirements.

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