Grifols Pauses Plasma Collections in Canada | Calgary News

Grifols has halted all plasma donations across Canada after Health Canada flagged serious compliance issues at its Winnipeg facility — including faulty equipment and missing staff training records. This marks the sixth time since 2022 that Health Canada has issued non-compliance notices to Grifols, with an ongoing inspection in Ontario. The pause follows tragic deaths of two donors linked to the Winnipeg clinic, though Health Canada says no direct causal link was found. While Grifols maintains donor safety was never compromised, the family of one deceased donor claims the donation stressed an enlarged heart. Health Canada assures Canadians the national blood supply remains secure, and Grifols vows full cooperation as it works to meet regulatory standards — reigniting debate over the ethics and oversight of for-profit plasma collection in Canada. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/66034a8d7885a46c