Plasma machine at Grifols collection centre issued five alerts before Winnipeg donor’s death (opens original article in a new tab)

A 22-year-old woman died after a plasma donation at a Grifols center in Winnipeg, with five machine alerts about her blood pressure and flow before she collapsed. Health Canada found no link between her death and the donation, but the family disputes this.

• Five alerts about blood pressure and flow were displayed during the donation.
• Health Canada found no linkage between the death and the donation process.
• The family disputes Health Canada's conclusion and seeks further investigation.