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OFFICIAL-SOURCE RECALL · UNITED KINGDOM

Belzer UW® Cold Storage Solution and Belzer MPS® (UW Machine Recall: The MHRA is providing an update on

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CountryUnited KingdomPublishedAugust 6, 2026Last updatedAugust 6, 2026Official source last checkedSeptember 9, 2026 at 1:48 PM UTC

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Belzer UW® Cold Storage Solution and Belzer MPS® (UW Machine Perfusion Solution): manufactured by Carnamedica (UKRP: Bridge to Life): Updated advice on the contamination of fluid DSI/2026/006 (update to DSI/2023/005)
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Why this product was recalled

The MHRA is providing an update on defects previously identified with Belzer solutions for the preservation of donated organs. This DSI replaces advice in DSI/2023/005.

Hazard

The MHRA is providing an update on defects previously identified with Belzer solutions for the preservation of donated organs. This DSI replaces advice in DSI/2023/005.

What consumers should do

in DSI/2023/005 , which should no longer be followed. Corrective action has been taken by Carnamedica and Bridge to Life to resolve the issues identified and as a result the suspension to sales of the product has now been lifted. Healthcare professionals should follow the instructions detailed in this update when using these solutions during organ donation and transplantation procedures. For information and action by: Transplant Unit Directors / Co-ordinators Organ donation and transplantation governance leads Healthcare professionals involved in organ retrieval, transfer and transplantation Healthcare professionals and laboratory staff involved in the receipt, use and storage of tissue derived from organs for transplantation – for example, accessory vessels Healthcare professionals and laboratory staff involved in cell isolation work as a function of islet and hepatocyte laboratories. Medical Device Safety Officer to circulate this DSI to relevant departments. Advice for Healthcare Professionals: In line with standard clinical processes, healthcare professionals should follow these normal routine steps when administering the product: identification and reporting of defective produ

Official recall notice

Belzer UW® Cold Storage Solution and Belzer MPS® (UW Machine Perfusion Solution): manufactured by Carnamedica (UKRP: Bridge to Life): Updated advice on the contamination of fluid DSI/2026/006 (update to DSI/2023/005)

Agency: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Official publication date: August 6, 2026

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