Apparatus and method for maintaining and/or restoring viability of organs
US9706769B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 4, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01N1/143
- 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 method includes perfusing the organ at hypothermic and/or normothermic temperatures. The methods further include perfusing the organ at hypothermic and/or normothermic temperatures with a second perfusate containing a substance for reacting with the organ. Condition of the organ may be automatically monitored, and the perfusion process can be automatically controlled using a control program.
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