Transplant organ external cooling system
US6736836B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 16, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2007/101
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device and method are provided for maintaining donor organs at reduced temperatures ex vivo, in particular while the organ is being implanted in the recipient, and until reperfusion of the organ. By maintaining the organs at reduced temperatures, the potential for external warming of the organ and ischemic injury is reduced and graft performance and survival is improved.
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