FDA Approves Terumo’s Platelet Pooling Set for Seven-Day Storage

February 20, 2023

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies announced last week that the company received Food and Drug Administration clearance for its Imugard whole blood platelet pooling set, which supports extended shelf life of whole blood-derived platelets from five days to seven days. Imugard is the first platelet pooling set approved for seven-day storage in the U.S. According to Terumo, the set may help blood centers better manage supply to meet patient needs and reduce waste.