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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 11, 2010
Filed:
Dec. 03, 2004
Ramon E. Poo, Miami, FL (US);
Camillo Ricordi, Miami, FL (US);
Ramon E. Poo, Miami, FL (US);
Camillo Ricordi, Miami, FL (US);
Biorep Technologies, Inc., Miami, FL (US);
University of Miami, Miami, FL (US);
Abstract
An organ preservation container includes a gas impermeable housing for containing an organ. At least two liquids having different densities and forming a liquid-liquid interface are also contained in the housing. A closure for hermetically sealing the housing is provided. A structure is provided within the housing for engaging the organ and for maintaining a portion of the organ at the liquid-liquid interface such that the organ will be maintained partially in both of the liquids. A method for preserving the organ is also described.