摘要 |
The invention relates to a portable organ perfusion device to be used for storage and transport of an ex vivo organ, comprising a compression means for removing perfusion fluid from a perfusion fluid container, a means for adjusting flow rate of perfusion fluid, an organ container for receiving an organ and a quantity of perfusion fluid, an organ connector for forming a fluid connection between the means for adjusting flow rate and the vasculature of the organ, and a waste container for receiving used perfusion fluid. The components of the device are connected by medically suitable tubing and the explanted organ and perfusion fluid are maintained at a hypothermic temperature. |