<p>An apparatus (10) for perfusing an organ (20) or tissue includes a perfusion circuit configured to perfuse the organ or tissue; at least one shock and/or tilt detector (150) such as an accelerometer; and a controller. The controller may be configured to control perfusion based upon a signal received from the accelerometer, which may include stopping and/or starting the perfusion based upon the signal. The controller may also sense and/or record shocks experienced by the apparatus.</p>