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Nationalvia The Globe and Mail· August 14, 2026 at 10:17 a.m.

Grifols Pauses Plasma Collection Amid Concerns

Original headline: “Morning Update: Grifols pauses plasma collection” — The Globe and Mail

Grifols Pauses Plasma Collection Amid Concerns

Key takeaways

  • Grifols pauses plasma collection amid concerns
  • Investigation reveals potential issues with screening procedures and storage methods
  • Company to re-evaluate its safety protocols

Grifols, a leading plasma collection company, has paused its operations in Canada following concerns over the safety of its blood donation process. The move comes after an investigation by Canadian authorities revealed potential issues with the company's screening procedures and storage methods. Grifols had been collecting plasma from donors for use in life-saving treatments such as clotting disorders and immunodeficiency diseases.

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