Northfield Laboratories

Northfield Laboratories was a biomedical company focused on developing a blood substitute called Hemopure, designed to temporarily replace blood loss during surgery or trauma. Hemopure is a manufactured hemoglobin-based product intended to carry oxygen through the bloodstream. The company aimed to provide an alternative to blood transfusions, especially in situations where blood is unavailable or unsuitable. Despite early promise, Northfield faced challenges with safety concerns and limited approval, and ultimately discontinued operations. The company's work contributed to ongoing research in synthetic blood products, highlighting both potential and complexities in developing universal blood substitutes.