Abstract: The invention generally relates to systems, methods, and devices for ex vivo organ care. More particularly, in various embodiments, the invention relates to caring for a liver ex vivo at physiologic or near-physiologic conditions.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 2, 2015
Date of Patent:
September 18, 2018
Assignee:
TRANSMEDIC, INC.
Inventors:
Waleed H. Hassanein, Tamer I. Khayal, Ahmed Elbetanony, Jeff Barnes, Greg Ritchie, Richard Bringham, Mark Anderson, John Sullivan
Abstract: A heart preservation chamber is disclosed which comprises a housing, an inclined trough support surface, and inlet and outlet fluid connections for the major heart blood vessels.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 14, 2003
Date of Patent:
August 11, 2009
Assignee:
TransMedic, Inc.
Inventors:
Waleed H. Hassanein, Richard L. Bringham, Ronald L. Taylor, Jr.