Organ transport apparatus with sample compartments

US9402389B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• LIFELINE SCIENTIFIC, INC. · US

Inventors

• David Kravitz · Chicago, US
• Christopher P. Steinman · Sandy, US
• David Pettinato · Schaumburg, US
• Matthew Copithorne · Framingham, US
• Brian Otts · Warrior, US
• Robert J. Allen · Crystal Lake, US
• Frank P. Nanna · Algonquin, US
• Peter Demuylder · Londerzeel, BE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 10, 2012
• Grant date: Aug 2, 2016
• Expiry date: Jul 14, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A01N1/148
• WIPO field: Basic materials chemistry
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

An apparatus for at least one of storage, treatment, assessment and transport of an organ or tissue includes a coolant container configured to cool the organ or tissue, a perfusion circuit configured to perfuse the organ or tissue, and a sample compartment for holding a biological sample. Preferred apparatus has a first internal compartment under a first cover (lid) of the apparatus that includes the coolant container and the sample compartment. The apparatus can include a second internal compartment under a second cover (lid) of the apparatus, the second internal compartment including at least part of the perfusion circuit and a sample compartment.