European Sperm Bank ApS – Donor: 26083/Selgen New
The Danish authority has informed the Federal Office for Health Security that the Danish tissue bank European Sperm Bank ApS has provided the following information:
There is an increased incidence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) among the offspring of sperm donor 26083/Selgen. The risk of ASD in the donor’s children is considered to be elevated.
The donor and the donor’s gametes have been permanently suspended.
If you have any queries, please contact the Federal Office for Safety in Healthcare at gewebevigilanz@basg.gv.at or contact the tissue bank from which the sperm donation was obtained directly.
This letter reflects the BASG’s current understanding of the situation. Further information will be provided as soon as it becomes available.