Custodiol

Dr. Franz Köhler Chemie is a specialized German pharmaceutical company focused on organ protection and preservation solutions. The company's most prominent product is Custodiol HTK, a multi-organ preservation solution used globally for heart, kidney, liver, and lung transplants, as well as for cardioplegia in cardiac surgery. In addition to its leadership in transplantation medicine, the company develops and manufactures products for intensive care, emergency medicine, and diagnostic imaging. Based in Alsbach-Hähnlein, the firm operates its own research and production facilities, maintaining a strong reputation for quality in the niche field of organ cold storage and protection. It remains a family-owned enterprise with a history dating back to 1959.