Problems with irradiators.

Authors :: Tadokoro, K.
Reesink, H. W.
Panzer, S.
Chabanel, A.
Santailler, G.
Guérin, T.
Socquet, D.
David, B.
Labrune, J. L.
Lin, C. K.
Tsoi, W. C.
Letowska, M.
Papis, J. Antoniewicz
Naniewicz, J.
Dudziak, K.
Lachert, E.
Lozano, M.
Schneider, K.
Snyder, E. L.
Champion, M. H.
Source :: Vox Sanguinis. Jan2010, Vol. 98 Issue 1, p78-84. 7p.
Publication Year :: 2010
Abstract: Information about the international forum on the problems with irradiators is presented. The irradiation of cell concentrates in Japan is due to the high risk of transfusion-associated graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). Agencies or manufacturers find it difficult to repair and obtain new irradiators when it break down. The phase-out of Cs-137 irradiators is recommended by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Task force to prevent terrorists from the use of isotopes.