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IRIC safety alert

Device Safety Information – DSI/2026/006

Published on 06 August 2026

From: NHSScotland Assure

DSI/2026/006 Belzer UW Cold Storage and Belzer MPS UW Machine Perfusion Solution manufactured by Carnamedica: Updated advice on contamination of fluid

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The MHRA is providing an update on defects previously identified with Belzer solutions. These included leakage and discolouration, resulting in fluid which was potentially contaminated and posed a risk 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.