UK tissues authority advises on traceability measures after adverse reaction case:
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
The UK's Human Tissue Authority is sending out a notice to all establishments storing tissue for transplantation to remind them of their responsibilities with regard to traceability The measures follow the case of a UK patient treated overseas being admitted to hospital with an adverse reaction to treatment using stem cells. The HTA has decided that the material should be retained to be tested, if necessary, as part of any future investigation.