Decoding the Root Causes of Donor Collection Failures: A Retrospective Analysis

Donor collection failures, including incomplete or unsuccessful blood collection attempts, pose significant challenges on maintaining an adequate blood component supply.These include donorrelated issues, procedural errors, and environmental factors.There is notable scarcity in literature that comprehensively examines and investigates the underlying root causes of these failures within blood centres.This retrospective study aims to identify and analyse the root causes of donor collection failures in a blood bank setting at Tertiary Care Hospital.Data was reviewed retrospectively from the blood centre of Tertiary Care Hospital over a period from Jan 2022 to July 2024 with regard to cause of failure collection and the donor characteristics and then descriptive statistical analysis done.Results showed that a higher frequency of collection failures during blood donation was recorded in donors of age 26 -35 years and 78% of collection failures occurred due to Insufficient blood flow (40%) resulting in low volume collection, failure collection due to prolonged duration (22%) and hematoma at puncture site (16%).Understanding these root causes is essential for developing effective strategies to improve the efficiency of blood collection processes, enhance donor experiences, and ensure a reliable blood supply.Additionally, successful blood collection is not only vital for maintaining an adequate supply of blood products but also for fostering positive donor experiences, which is crucial for encouraging repeat donations and maintaining a steady donor base.