London hospital and Sheffield clinic affected by faulty freezing solution

14 Feb 2024

Bourn Hall welcomes plans to remove 10 year limit on freezing v1

We understand that the recent news articles relating to concerns over the integrity of frozen eggs and embryos at other fertility clinics may be unsettling for you.

We want to reassure you that Bourn Hall has never used the same freezing solution (media) involved in this incident, and all our clinics remain entirely unaffected by this issue.

Your peace of mind is our priority, and we want to assure you that Bourn Hall is not impacted by this issue.

The latest comment on this from the HFEA can be read here.

Here’s what you need to know:

  • Bourn Hall has never used the same freezing solution (media) used in these incidents
  • All our clinics remain entirely unaffected by this issue
  • There is no risk to any Bourn Hall patient
  • We remain committed to providing unwavering support and care

Thank you for entrusting us with your journey. If you have any questions or need further assistance, we’re here for you every step of the way.

Please contact your clinic team if you have any further questions.

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