Considerations for the Development of Dried Plasma Products Intended for Transfusion 1.0.0

We, FDA, are providing recommendations intended to assist manufacturers, sponsors, and applicants developing dried plasma products intended for transfusion in order to facilitate the availability of safe and effective dried plasma products in the United States (U.S.).  This guidance provides considerations for the successful development and licensing of dried plasma products and for the approval of devices used to manufacture dried plasma.  The guidance includes recommendations on optimal sources of input plasma;  manufacturing and product quality, including product characterization; packaging and reconstitution; clinical studies; and device submissions.  This guidance finalizes the draft guidance of the same title dated October 2018.