Bridge to Life™ Ltd. products

The Belzer UW® Cold Storage Solution is a sterile, non-pyrogenic liquid designed for the preservation of abdominal organs. This solution is intended for the flushing and cold storage of kidney, liver, and pancreas organs immediately after their removal from donors. Made in the USA, Belzer UW® has become a cornerstone in organ transplantation due to its reliable formulation that allows room temperature storage, eliminating refrigeration challenges associated with similar solutions like ViaSpan®. It is supplied in high-quality, aseptically manufactured bags with peelable barcode stickers to minimize errors and time delays during critical situations. With FDA 510(k) clearance, the solution offers expanded labeling for its use across all abdominal organs. Bridge to Life™ holds the exclusive trademark license from the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation for the Belzer UW® brand, reinforcing its commitment to the transplant community through solid supply agreements and minimum inventory levels to avoid shortages.

The Belzer MPS UW Machine Perfusion Solution is a precisely engineered sterile, isotonic non-pyrogenic solution designed specifically for the in vitro flushing and temporary continuous machine perfusion preservation of explanted kidneys. This product, which has received FDA 510(k) clearance, is employed to improve the preservation process during organ transplantation, particularly for abdominal organs. The solution is supplied in one-liter bags with careful consideration to maintain sterility and prevent contamination, using high-quality bags manufactured aseptically in the U.S. A key feature is the inclusion of peelable barcode stickers, which streamline the identification process, reducing potential errors and saving critical time. Designed to be stored at temperatures between 2°C and 25°C, it operates ideally at 5°C, though a range of 4°C to 8°C is permissible. The product underscores the commitment to quality and reliability, ensuring minimum inventory levels to prevent shortages.

EasiSlush is a specialized sterile, non-pyrogenic, isotonic sodium chloride solution designed for slush preparation. It is primarily used for the topical cooling of in-situ, abdominal donor organs during surgical recovery from a donor and assisting in maintaining organ hypothermia during storage and transport to the recipient. The solution serves critical applications during open surgical procedures, such as cardiovascular, abdominal, and transplant surgeries. Featuring a durable triple-bag package, the EasiSlush solution ensures sterility and ease of application. Its unique patent-pending design includes an inner sterile-barrier pouch with a peelable seal, housed within an additional outer pouch to guarantee the sterile barrier's cleanliness. EasiSlush can be stored unfrozen between 2°C to 25°C and effectively slushed when frozen at -15°C for nine hours, making it suitable for consistent clinical use.

The VitaSmart Hypothermic Oxygenated Perfusion System, developed by Bridge to Life™ Ltd., is designed to enhance the organ transplantation process by facilitating hypothermic oxygenated perfusion. This system is intended for application in countries that accept the CE mark, despite currently lacking FDA approval in the US. Bridge to Life™ also offers a suite of solutions including the Belzer UW® Cold Storage Solution and MPS® Machine Perfusion Solution, targeting improved preservation of abdominal organs during transplant procedures. The company has been expanding its global operations with strategic appointments in leadership, aiming to enhance the safety and efficiency of organ preservation and transplantation on a worldwide scale. Notably, the FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for their multi-sourced Belzer UW® and MPS® solutions across abdominal organs, demonstrating a commitment to advancing medical procedures for organ preservation.