FDA Approves Ezplaz, First Freeze-Dried Plasma for U.S. Emergency Use

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Published: 2026-07-29
Category: health
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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The FDA has licensed Ezplaz Freeze Dried Plasma (FDP), the first such product approved in the U.S. It is intended for adult patients needing plasma when conventional frozen products are unavailable, especially in austere environments like combat zones or disaster areas. This development addresses a critical unmet medical need by enabling faster access to life-saving plasma.

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