The father of a baby who died after contracting an infection from a suspected contaminated drip says he hopes his death will prevent other babies dying.
Nine-day-old Yousef Al-Kharboush, who was born eight weeks premature, passed away on Sunday while being treated at St Thomas' Hospital in London.
With three new cases, 21 babies have now been struck down with blood poisoning in neonatal intensive care units in 10 hospitals.
It is believed an intravenous fluid supplied by the London-based pharmaceutical firm ITH Pharma is to blame.
All the babies were given a fluid called parenteral nutrition, which is supposed to deliver a variety of nutrients intravenously when a baby is unable to eat on its own.
Speaking at a pre-inquest review at Southwark Coroner's Court, Yousef's father Raaid Sakkijha said: "My son has just died. I don't want more children to.
Yousef died at St Thomas' Hospital in London "If you looked at Yousef, he was dying because of this product. He was suffering. He died because of this."
He added: "The hospital was very helpful. It was just an unlucky incident.
"I was hoping to hear this product would be completely stopped from production until they make sure that... no other babies are being contaminated.
"I won't have a baby in the next nine months but I hope other people who have babies will be safe."
Consultant neonatologist Dr Karen Turnock, from St Thomas' Hospital, said Yousef became "increasing unstable" before his death and tests showed evidence of the bacterium known as bacillus cereus.
ITH Pharma has said the suspected contamination has been traced to a "sourced" single raw material ingredient.
It is understood all of the other babies are responding to treatment with antibiotics.
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