Calgary Plasma Centre Fails Federal Safety Audit

A Grifols plasma collection facility in Calgary was designated 'non-compliant' by Health Canada in December 2025. The inspection revealed the centre failed to accurately assess donor suitability and did not thoroughly investigate errors or maintain complete records, impacting operational integrity. Health Canada noted that while these findings require corrective actions, the integrity of the plasma collected was not compromised, and the site is permitted to continue operating.

Grifols has submitted action plans to address these deficiencies and is implementing changes. The company operates other centres across Alberta and in Saskatchewan and Regina, with some also having received non-compliant ratings. This situation has prompted calls for stricter regulatory oversight of the for-profit plasma industry, particularly in light of past serious adverse reactions reported among donors and a few deaths nationwide linked to plasma donation over the last decade, though no direct link has been established with the donation process itself.