TABLE V

Risk Analysis with Cell Therapy Products Related to Input Materials—Packaging, Storage and Administration

Input MaterialsRisk IdentificationRisk RatingRisk Mitigation/Critical Process Controls
PackagingI.V. bagsLowIrradiation sterilization; aseptic transfer
Container-closure integrity
StorageAmbient temperature; refrigeration temperature; frozen/cryopreservedLowFrozen storage should include liquid nitrogen vapor not liquid nitrogen
ShippingRefrigerated or frozenLowShipping frozen in liquid nitrogen or controlled refrigerated transport
Donor/RecipientAllogeneic onlyModerate-HighVaccination; pre- and post-antibiotic treatment