COMPOSITIONS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR MAINTAINING AN ORGAN

摘要

Compositions, methods, systems/devices and media are provided for maintaining a harvested organ in a functioning and viable state prior to implantation. The organ perfusion apparatus includes a preservation chamber for storing the organ during the preservation period. A perfusion circuit is provided having a first line for providing an oxygenated fluid to the organ, and a second line for carrying depleted fluid away from the organ. The perfusion apparatus also includes a device operably associated with the perfusion circuit for maintaining the organ at a substantially normothermic temperature.

主权项

1. A method for perfusing a heart, comprising
placing the heart in an ex-vivo apparatus, perfusing the heart with a fluid to cause the heart function in a viable state, and maintaining the heart at a physiologic temperature during perfusion.