OFFICIAL-SOURCE RECALL · UNITED KINGDOM
Belzer UW® Cold Storage Solution and Belzer MPS® (UW Machine Recall: of significant patient harm
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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
of significant patient harm. This DSI replaces advice 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 pr
Hazard
of significant patient harm. This DSI replaces advice 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 pr
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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