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# FDA Releases HCT/P Inspection Information
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/fda-releases-hct-p-inspection-information/
- Published: 2018-04-27T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-15T00:01:42.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: Biologics, #legacy-id-D5141314

FDA has released two [charts](https://www.fda.gov/BiologicsBloodVaccines/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/ComplianceActivities/ucm136342.htm?ref=fdaweb.com) showing the number of HCT/P (human cells, tissues, and cellular and tissue-based products) inspections performed in fiscal years 2013-2017\. They ranged from 598 in FY 2015 to 671 in FY 2013\. There were 621 inspections in FY 2017.

The number of inspections classified as “no action needed” ranged from 501 in FY 2015 to 561 in FY 2017\. The number of inspections classified as “voluntary action needed” or “official action indicated” have generally decreased over the period.

The average number of hours per inspection varied from 40.1 in FY 2013 to 34.4 in FY 2015 and was 36.9 in the last fiscal year.