System for hypothermic transport of samples
AssigneeParagonix Technologies, Inc.
InventorsLisa Maria Anderson, Jared Alden Judson
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Abstract
A method for preserving an extracorporeal organ during hypothermic transport of the organ. The method includes placing an organ in a self-purging preservation apparatus to suspend the sample in preservation fluid, and filling the apparatus with a cold preservation solution. The self-purging preservation apparatus is placed in an insulated transport container having a cooling medium. When assembled, the system allows for transport of biological samples for extended periods of time at a stable temperature, thereby increasing the distance that the organ can be transported without compromising organ function.
Claims17
A method of preserving an extracorporeal organ during hypothermic transport of the organ, comprising:
- providing an organ preservation apparatus comprising:
- an organ chamber and a lid assembly adapted to fit on the organ chamber, the lid assembly comprising:
- an organ adapter configured to secure an extracorporeal organ;
- a fill port providing a fluid path between an exterior of the lid assembly and the organ chamber,
- a vent port providing a fluid path between the exterior of the lid assembly and a highest point of an interior of the lid assembly, and
- an inclined surface that is inclined when the organ preservation apparatus is upright, the inclined surface providing a path for a rising fluid from the organ chamber to the highest point of an interior of the lid assembly;
- coupling an artery of an extracorporeal organ to the organ adapter;
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- filling the organ chamber with a cold preservation solution by introducing the cold preservation fluid through the fill port until the cold preservation fluid emerges from the vent port.
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