Selected passages from the FDA letter
Quoted FDA text from the published dataset. These selected excerpts are not the complete letter.
Passage 1Failure to test a specimen from an anonymous or directed reproductive donor of cells or tissue, whether viable or non-viable, for evidence of infection due to relevant communicable disease agents [21 CFR 1271.85(a)]. For example:
Passage 2Failure to test a specimen from a donor of viable, leukocyte-rich cells or tissue for cell-associated diseases [21 CFR 1271.85(b)(1)]. For example, semen was collected from directed donor **(b)(6)** on **(b)(6)**. However, the donor was not tested for Human T-lymphotropic virus, types 1 and 2 (HTLV-I and HTLV-II). Directed semen donor **(b)(6)** was determined “eligible” on July 12, 2024.
Citations in the original letter
As cited in this historical letter, not a statement of current regulatory requirements.
- 21 CFR 1271
- 21 CFR 1271.60(a)
- 21 CFR 1271.155
- 21 CFR 1271.85(a)
- 21 CFR 1271.85(b)(1)
- 21 CFR 1271.75(a)(1)
- 21 CFR 1271.45
- 21 CFR 1271.47(a)
- 21 CFR 1271.90(b)
- 21 CFR 1271.90(c)