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See how Smart Cells stands out from other UK cord blood and tissue storage companies.

We were the first in the UK to offer this service and remain part of Europe’s largest stem cell bank. With full regulatory licensing and approval, we give families confidence that their baby’s stem cells are stored safely and securely.

Umbilical cord blood and tissue banking with the Europe’s leading stem cell company

At Smart Cells we appreciate that you are taking a pioneering decision to store your baby’s stem cells for their wellbeing.

We are proud to be the first company in the UK to offer this service and we have all the required and approved licensing for this.

Why Smart Cells?

1,000,000+

Cord blood and tissue units stored in our group

240+

Cord blood transplants

100%

UK sample success rate

1,900+

Cord tissue therapies

Company
Smart Cells | FamiCord Group
Future Health
Cells4Life

Founders of private cord blood storage in the UK

UK’s first private cord blood storage company

Year established

2000

2002

2002

Most cord blood samples released for transplant

No.1 stem cell bank in Europe

Listed company

Listed on Frankfurt Stock Exchange

Laboratory(s)

15

1

1

Good manufacturing practice (GMP) laboratory(s)

2

Services
Smart Cells | FamiCord Group
Future Health
Cells4Life

ATMP’s (Advanced therapy medicinal products) manufacturing personalised treatment

Cord blood volume reduced processing

Cord tissue processing

Number of cord tissue segments stored by sample (without additional charge)

Up to 16

4

NA

Only family bank in Europe, of which the cord tissue and stem cells are used extensively in therapies

Free transportation of sample if required for treatment

All samples processed and stored in the UK

Samples Released
Smart Cells | FamiCord Group
Future Health
Cells4Life

First UK private company to release a cord blood sample for treatment

Most number of successful cord blood samples released for treatment

Number of samples released for treatment

6,823

122

20

Cord blood samples released for use

Cord tissue samples released for use

FDA approval for supplying stem cells for live-saving transplantations for clinics in the USA

Cooperation with over 1,500 hospitals around Europe

HTA Licensed – UK Regulator for Human Tissue & Organs
Smart Cells | FamiCord Group
Future Health
Cells4Life

HTA Licenced

HTA Licence number

22522

22503

11083

No major shortfall in the latest HTA inspection

5 major shortfalls

1 major shortfall

Quality Assurance: UK NEQAS

ISO Accreditation, Highest Level Quality Management System: 2009:2015

Extra Benefits
Smart Cells | FamiCord Group
Future Health
Cells4Life

Treatment program of using autologous cord blood stem cells in treating cerebral palsy and autism

Dedicated R&D team for analytical and manufacturing process development and transfer

30+

London Heathrow based office

London Heathrow based laboratory

First choice and best location for London births

APPROVED partner for Chelsea & Westminster Hospital (NHS Foundation Trust) Kensington Wing

Flexible payment plans available up to 12 months

Dedicated blood registered courier service

Same day and next day delivery service available for stem cell collection kit

Last update: 02.2024

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