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Notification regarding forged American Association of Tissue Bank (AATB) Accreditation Certificates
Notice type:
Warning
Date:
29/02/2008
Product name or type:
Tissues & Cells
Target Audience:
Tissue Establishments in Ireland
Problem Or Issue:
The American Associate of Tissue Banks has learned of at least two instances overseas where forged AATB Accreditation Certificates have allegedly been presented by companies trying to do business with healthcare facilities. A number of these documents have referred to an unaccredited company in the UK.
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Background Information Or Related Documents:
Notification regarding forged American Association of Tissue Bank (AATB) Accreditation Certificates Document
Actions To Be Taken:
All relevant personnel within tissue establishments should be made aware of this issue through circulation of the
AATB bulletin
and increased vigilance should be undertaken where necessary.
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