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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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