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Method and apparatus for transferring heat to or from an organ or tissue container

US7691622B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 2, 2004
Grant dateApr 6, 2010
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/809
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An organ perfusion apparatus and method monitor, sustain and/or restore viability of organs and preserve organs for storage and/or transport. Other apparatus include an organ transporter, an organ cassette and an organ diagnostic device. The apparatus and methods include the cassette and transporter with heat transfer surfaces arranged to transfer heat between a cooling source in said transporter and the heat transfer surfaces of the cassette.

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