Belzer MPS® (UW Machine Perfusion Solution) (BMPS-001) is intended for in-vitro flushing and continuous hypothermic machine perfusion of explanted abdominal organs.
Device Story
Belzer MPS® (UW Machine Perfusion Solution) is a sterile, non-pyrogenic, extracellular-type organ preservation solution; clear to straw-colored liquid. Input: explanted abdominal organs. Transformation: solution flushes and perfuses organs during hypothermic machine perfusion to slow biological deterioration. Output: preserved organ. Used in clinical transplant settings by trained healthcare staff. Healthcare providers use the solution to maintain organ viability during storage and transport. Benefits: maintains organ hypothermia, reducing biological degradation prior to transplantation. Supplied in 1000mL PVC-free bags with integrated ports.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data presented. Safety and efficacy supported by chemical composition equivalence to predicate, biocompatibility testing per ISO 10993-1/2/5/10/12, and validation of aseptic manufacturing processes.
Technological Characteristics
Extracellular solution; composition includes Adenine, Calcium Chloride, Dextrose, Glutathione, HEPES, Hydroxyethyl Starch, Magnesium Gluconate, Mannitol, Potassium Phosphate, Ribose, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Hydroxide. Osmolality 300 mOsmol/kg; pH ~7.4. Supplied in 1000mL PVC-free (laminated EVA film) bags. Sterilization via aseptic processing and membrane filtration (0.2µ and 0.1µ).
Indications for Use
Indicated for the in vitro flushing and continuous hypothermic machine perfusion of explanted abdominal organs.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An isolated kidney perfusion and transport system and accessories is a device that is used to support a donated or a cadaver kidney and to maintain the organ in a near-normal physiologic state until it is transplanted into a recipient patient. This generic type of device may include tubing, catheters, connectors, an ice storage or freezing container with or without bag or preservatives, pulsatile or nonpulsatile hypothermic isolated organ perfusion apparatus with or without oxygenator, and disposable perfusion set.
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March 26, 2025
Bridge to Life Mark Harper Compliance Manager 707 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 340 Northbrook, Illinois 60062
Re: K243840
Trade/Device Name: Belzer MPS® (UW Machine Perfusion Solution) (BMPS-001) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.5880 Regulation Name: Isolated Kidney Perfusion And Transport System And Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KDN. KDL Dated: December 13, 2024 Received: February 24, 2025
Dear Mark Harper:
We have reviewed your section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database available at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K243840
Device Name
Belzer MPS® (UW Machine Perfusion Solution) (BMPS-001)
Indications for Use (Describe)
Belzer MPS® (UW Machine Perfusion Solution) (BMPS-001) is indicated for the in vitro flushing and continuous hypothermic machine perfusion of explanted abdominal organs.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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## K243840: 510(k) Summary
#### 1.0 SUBMITTER
### Bridge to Life Ltd
707 Skokie Blvd. Ste. 340 Northbrook, IL 60062
| Contact Person | : | Mark Harper |
|----------------|---|--------------------|
| Phone | : | 847-796-3070 |
| Fax | : | 803-753-9798 |
| Email | : | m.harper@b2ll.com |
| Date Prepared | : | December 13th 2024 |
#### 2.0 DEVICE
| Proprietary Name : | Belzer MPS® (UW Machine Perfusion Solution) (BMPS-001) |
|-------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|
| Classification Name : | Isolated kidney perfusion and transport system and accessories |
| Device Classification : | Class II, 876.5880 |
| Product Code : | KDN, KDL |
#### 3.0 PREDICATE DEVICE
| Company | Device | K Number | Date Cleared |
|-----------------------------|--------------------|----------|----------------|
| Preservation Solutions, Inc | MaPerSol® Solution | K080432 | August 8, 2008 |
#### 4.0 DEVICE DESCRIPTION
Belzer MPS® (UW Machine Perfusion Solution) (BMPS-001) is a clear to straw-colored, sterile, non-pyrogenic solution for the in-vitro flushing and continuous perfusion of explanted abdominal organs. The Belzer MPS® (UW Machine Perfusion Solution) (BMPS-001) has the same composition and indication for use as MaPerSol® Organ Preservation Solution.
The solution is consistent with an extracellular solution, based on its sodium/potassium ratio and has a calculated potassium concentration of 25 mEq/L, a sodium concentration of 100 mEq/L, an osmolarity of 300 mosmol/kg, and a pH of approximately 7.4 at 20°C.
The Belzer MPS® (UW Machine Perfusion Solution) (BMPS-001) is supplied in single use 1000mL solution bags, made from flexible PVC free material (e.g., laminated EVA film) with at least two integrated ports including ports for delivery and component addition. Each individual bag is enclosed in a protective outer overwrap bag. The solution is sterile and is intended for one single use.
The solution should be used only by medical healthcare staff, adequately trained according to established operating protocols.
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The solution should be stored indoors at temperatures controlled between 2° and 25°C (36° and 77°F) until use. Excessive heat and freezing should be avoided. Belzer MPS® (UW Machine Perfusion Solution) (BMPS-001) should not be used if discolored or if obvious particulate matter, precipitates, or contamination are evident in the solution.
Belzer MPS® (UW Machine Perfusion Solution) (BMPS-001) is substantially equivalent in composition, safety and efficacy to currently marketed MaPerSol® Solution, which was cleared by the US FDA in prior 510(k) submission K080432.
Table 1 provides information about the composition of Belzer MPS® (UW Machine Perfusion Solution) (BMPS-001).
| Component | g/L | Mmol/L |
|---------------------------------|-------------------|--------|
| Adenine (free base) | 0.68g | 5 |
| Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) | 0.068g | 0.5 |
| Dextrose (+) | 1.80g | 10 |
| Glutathione (reduced) | 0.92g | 3 |
| HEPES (free acid) | 2.38 g | 10 |
| Hydroxyethyl Starch | 50.0g | N/A |
| Magnesium Gluconate | 1.13 g | 5 |
| Mannitol | 5.4 g | 30 |
| Potassium Phosphate (monobasic) | 3.4 g | 25 |
| Ribose, D(-) | 0.75g | 5 |
| Sodium Gluconate | 17.45 g | 80 |
| Sodium Hydroxide | 0.70g | N/A |
| Sterile Water | To 1000 ml Volume | |
Table 1: Composition of Belzer MPS® (UW Machine Perfusion Solution) (BMPS-001)
#### 5.0 INDICATION FOR USE
Belzer MPS® (UW Machine Perfusion Solution) (BMPS-001) is indicated for the in-vitro flushing and continuous hypothermic machine perfusion of explanted abdominal organs.
### 6.0 COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
The following table provides a comparison of attributes between the subject, predicate and reference devices:
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Reference Device | Comparison |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Device | Belzer MPS® (UW Machine Perfusion Solution (BMPS-001)) | MaPerSol® Organ Preservation Solution (UW Machine Perfusion Solution) | EasiSlush® Cold Storage Solution | |
| 510k Number | K243840 | K080432 | K191006 | |
| Manufacturer | Bridge to Life<br>707 Skokie Boulevard<br>Suite 340, Northbrook,<br>IL 60062 | Preservation Solutions, Inc., 980 Proctor Drive, Elkhorn, Wisconsin 53121 | Bridge to Life<br>707 Skokie Boulevard Suite<br>340, Northbrook, IL 60062 | |
| Classification &<br>Product Code | 876.5880; KDN | 876.5880; KDN | 876.5880; KDN | Same |
| Device Regulation<br>Description | Isolated kidney<br>perfusion and transport<br>system and accessories | Isolated kidney<br>perfusion and transport<br>system and accessories | Isolated kidney perfusion<br>and transport system and<br>accessories | Same |
| Common Name | Organ Preservation<br>Solution | Organ Preservation<br>Solution | 0.9% Saline Slush Solution | Same |
| DESCRIPTION,<br>INDICATIONS,<br>& INTENDED<br>USE | | | | |
| Device Description | BTL's Belzer MPS®<br>(UW Machine<br>Perfusion Solution)<br>(BMPS-001) is a clear<br>to straw-colored<br>solution for the <i>in-vitro</i> flushing and<br>continuous machine<br>perfusion of explanted<br>abdominal organs.<br>This solution is<br>consistent with an<br>extracellular solution,<br>based on its<br>sodium/potassium<br>ratio. This solution has<br>a calculated potassium<br>concentration of 25<br>mEq/L, a sodium<br>concentration of 100<br>mEq/L, an osmolarity<br>of 300 mosmol/kg, and<br>a pH of approximately<br>7.4 at 20°C.<br>The solution is<br>packaged in 1-L bags. | MaPerSol® Organ<br>Preservation Solution is<br>a clear to straw-colored<br>solution for the <i>in-vitro</i><br>flushing and temporary<br>continuous perfusion<br>preservation of<br>explanted kidneys. This<br>solution is consistent<br>with an extracellular<br>solution, based on its<br>sodium/potassium ratio.<br>This solution has a<br>calculated potassium<br>concentration of 25<br>mEq/L, a sodium<br>concentration of 100<br>mEq/L, an osmolarity of<br>300 mosmol/kg, and a<br>pH of approximately 7.4<br>at 20°C.<br>The solution is<br>packaged in 1-Liter<br>bags | EasiSlush® is a clear,<br>colorless 0.9% Sodium<br>Chloride solution for<br>preparation of slushed<br>solution to provide<br>hypothermia during the<br>recovery, storage, and<br>transport of donor organs<br>for transplantation. The<br>solution is sterile, non-<br>pyrogenic, isotonic and is<br>contained in a 2L sterile,<br>flexible, non- PVC bag. | Same<br>Subject, predicate and<br>reference devices are all<br>used as organ preservation<br>solutions. Devices are used<br>in the organ procurement<br>and transplant process per<br>standard organ<br>preservation practices. |
| Indications for Use | Belzer MPS® (UW<br>Machine Perfusion<br>Solution) (BMPS-<br>001) is indicated for<br>the <i>in-vitro</i> flushing<br>and continuous<br>hypothermic<br>machine perfusion of<br>explanted abdominal<br>organs. | MaPerSol® Organ<br>Preservation Solution is<br>indicated for <i>in vitro</i><br>flushing and continuous<br>hypothermic machine<br>perfusion of explanted<br>kidneys. | EasiSlush slushed solution<br>is intended for topical<br>cooling of in-situ,<br>abdominal donor organs<br>during intraoperative<br>recovery from the donor. It<br>is also intended to maintain<br>organ hypothermia during<br>storage and transport to the<br>transplant recipient.<br>EasiSlush™ slushed<br>solution is used to establish,<br>and maintain hypothermia<br>of donor organs during | Same<br>Subject, predicate and<br>reference devices are all<br>used as organ preservation<br>solutions. All devices are<br>used at cold hypothermic<br>temperatures, to slow<br>biological deterioration in<br>organs removed from their<br>physiological environment<br>per standard organ<br>preservation practices.<br>Specifically: |
| | | | | |
| Intended Use | Belzer MPS® (UW<br>Machine Perfusion<br>Solution) (BMPS-<br>001) is intended for<br><i>in-vitro</i> flushing and<br>continuous<br>hypothermic<br>machine perfusion of<br>explanted abdominal<br>organs. | MaPerSol® Organ<br>Preservation Solution is<br>intended for the <i>in-vitro</i><br>flushing and continuous<br>hypothermic machine<br>perfusion preservation<br>of explanted kidneys. | EasiSlush™ slushed<br>solution is intended for<br>topical cooling of <i>in-situ</i> ,<br>abdominal donor organs<br>during intraoperative<br>recovery from the donor. It<br>is also intended to maintain<br>organ hypothermia during<br>storage and transport to the<br>transplant recipient. | Subject device is similar to<br>the predicate device in<br>which they are both<br>intended to flush, perfuse,<br>or be left in the abdominal<br>organ.<br>Use #2 - Similar<br>During organ perfusion,<br>subject and predicate<br>device create hypothermia,<br>by cooling of organ.<br>Use #3 - Similar<br>Subject device is similar to<br>the reference device in<br>which both are used for<br>organ preservation solution<br>by maintaining organ<br>hypothermia, by cooling<br>the organ during<br>preservation.<br>Similar<br>Subject device is an<br>accessory to organ<br>preservation solutions. All<br>devices are intended for use<br>at cold hypothermia, to<br>slow biological<br>deterioration in organs<br>removed from their<br>physiological environment<br>per standard organ<br>preservation practices. |
| TECNOLOGICAL<br>CHARACTERISTI<br>CS | | | | |
| Storage<br>Temperature | 2° to 25° C | 2° to 25° C | 2° to 25° C | Same |
| Pre-Cooling | Pre-cool solution prior<br>to use<br>(2° to 8° C) | Pre-cool solution prior<br>to use<br>(2° to 8° C) | Pre-cool solution prior to<br>use (-4° to -15° C) | Similar<br>Subject, predicate and<br>reference solutions are all<br>pre-cooled to hypothermic<br>temperature ranges |
| In-Situ Organ<br>Cooling | Internal cooling of<br>organ from perfusion<br>of cold solution<br>through organ blood<br>vessels | Internal cooling of<br>organ from perfusion of<br>cold solution through<br>organ blood vessels | External and internal<br>cooling of organ | Same<br>Subject, predicate and<br>reference device are all for<br>internal cooling of organ<br>from perfusion of cold<br>solution through organ<br>blood vessels. |
| Maintain Cold<br>Organ Temperature<br>During Storage and<br>Transport | Directly cools organ<br>external and internal<br>surfaces via contact<br>with cold solution. | Directly cools organ<br>external and internal<br>surfaces via contact with<br>cold solution. | Directly cools the organ<br>vasculature during<br>hypothermic storage and<br>transportation (not for<br>continuous perfusion) to<br>the patient. | Same<br>Overall system<br>performance by<br>cooling/maintaining<br>hypothermic temperature |
| | | | | of organs are similar for<br>all devices. |
| Product State | Liquid – Solution | Liquid - Solution | Liquid - Solution | Same |
| Composition | Adenine (free<br>base) 0.68 g/L<br>Calcium Chloride<br>(dihydrate)<br>0.068 g/L<br>Dextrose (+)<br>1.80 g/L<br>Glutathione (reduced)<br>0.92 g/L<br>HEPES (free acid)<br>2.38 g/L<br>Hydroxyethyl Starch<br>50.0 g/L<br>Magnesium Gluconate<br>1.13 g/L<br>Mannitol<br>5.4 g/L<br>Potassium Phosphate<br>(monobasic)<br>3.4 g/L<br>Ribose, D(-)<br>0.75 g/L<br>Sodium Gluconate<br>17.45 g/L<br>Sodium Hydroxide<br>0.70 g/L<br>Sterile Water for<br>Injection<br>To 1000 mL Volume | Adenine (free base)<br>0.68 g/L<br>Calcium Chloride<br>(dihydrate)<br>0.068 g/L<br>Dextrose (+)<br>1.80 g/L<br>Glutathione (reduced)<br>0.92 g/L<br>HEPES (free acid)<br>2.38 g/L<br>Hydroxyethyl Starch<br>50.0 g/L<br>Magnesium Gluconate<br>1.13 g/L<br>Mannitol<br>5.4 g/L<br>Potassium Phosphate<br>(monobasic)<br>3.4 g/L<br>Ribose, D(-)<br>0.75 g/L<br>Sodium Gluconate<br>17.45 g/L<br>Sodium Hydroxide<br>0.70 g/L<br>Sterile Water for<br>Injection<br>To 1000 mL<br>Volume | Buffered saline solution.<br>0.9% Sodium Chloride<br>Irrigation USP | Same<br>Subject and predicate<br>devices are of the same<br>exact chemical composition |
| Osmolality | 300 mOsmol/kg | 300 mOsmol/kg | 300 mOsmol/kg | Same |
| pH | Approximately 7.4 at<br>20°C | Approximately 7.4 at<br>20°C | 4.5-7.0 (per USP<br>monograph for 0.9%<br>Sodium Chloride<br>Irrigation) | Same<br>Subject and predicate<br>devices have the same pH<br>specifications |
| Fluid Volume | 1,000 ml | 1,000 ml | 1,250ml | Same<br>Subject device is available<br>in same volume as the<br>predicate device. |
| Single Use Only | Yes | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Primary Container | PVC-Free Bag | PVC-Free Bag | PVC-Free Bag | Equivalent |
| Protecting<br>Overwrap Bag | Yes | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Shelf Life | 6 Months | 24 Months | 24 Months | Same. Shelf life stability<br>study is on-going to meet 24<br>months shelf life.…
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Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.