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Method and apparatus for holding a plurality of tubes connectible to an organ or tissue container

US7998725B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 2, 2004
Grant dateAug 16, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2028

Classification

  • 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 further include a tube frame removably connected to the cassette and configured to hold a plurality of tubes in a position to be connected to tubes in the portable housing.

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