Our heart valve bank is licensed by the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) under the:
- Human Tissue (Quality and Safety for Human Application) Regulations 2007 for the heart valves for transplantation, covering:
- procurement
- testing
- processing
- storage
- distribution
- export
- Human Tissue Act 2004 for the storage of organs, tissues or cells for use for a scheduled purpose, including research.
The designated individual named on these licences is Mr Sunil Bhudia, who is supported in this role by persons designated:
- Khatereh Ghane
Heart Valve Bank Manager
Telephone: 020 7351 8460
Email: kghane@nhs.net
- Diana Woloszyn
Heart Valve Bank Quality Manager
Telephone: 020 7351 8460
Email: diana.woloszyn@nhs.net
Heart valve bank Human Tissue Authority inspection
The heart valve bank has been inspected five times by the Human Tissue Authority (HTA), in accordance with the legal requirement to inspect licenses under the Human Tissue (Quality and Safety for Human Application) Regulations 2007 every two years. The inspection process is designed to assess suitability of the:
- designated individual
- Licence holder
- premises and practices in relation to the licensed activities
Read the HTA inspection reports for the Royal Brompton heart valve bank.