Machine perfusion, also called organ perfusion, is used to preserve donated organs outside of the body (ex vivo) by circulating the blood vessels of the organs with a solution and sometimes with the addition of oxygen. It can be used as an alternative to static cold storage while preserving and transporting organs, and to assess whether organs are suitable for transplantation.
Machine perfusion has been demonstrated to increase the utilization of donated organs, improve post-transplant outcomes and extend the time an organ can be kept viable outside the body.
Extend the viability of organs compared to traditional static cold storage, by providing an oxygenated solution to the tissues.
Support improved transplant logistics, potentially transporting organs over longer distances, or shifting-time of surgery.
Assess organ function during warm perfusion to decide whether the organ can be accepted for transplantation.
