Life Port® Kidney Transporter

The LifePort Kidney Transporter, a high-tech alternative to the conventional method of organ storage and transportation, has given doctors and kidney patients increased hope. By pumping the kidney with a cold liquid solution, LifePort nearly doubles the ex vivo time between donor and recipient, allowing physicians to reach a greater number of patients and ensure a proper match. The design of LifePort offers ease of use and safety in a platform that requires only basic clinical skills and minimal training. Displays on the outside provide critical data for monitoring the kidney during transport. The system setup and user interface communicate only essential information and minimize errors. LifePort also creates emotional connections through an aesthetic appeal that clearly conveys the importance of the cargo inside. LifePort is now used at more than 100 regional centers worldwide, including two-thirds of the US market. It has become the prevailing machine perfusion system in the world, substantially displacing all previous technologies. It is also in the permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. "The Lifeport is human design of exceptional quality. The design performs at the highest level possible - protecting the tissue and preserving the gift of life. The object itself is a wonderful fusion of form and function. The unit offers a beautiful, compelling expression of rugged utility combined with the delicacy of a precision instrument." - John R. Hoke III, IDSA, VP, Nike Footwear Design + Innovation "In the field of medicine innovation can save lives. LifePort has analysed the entire chain from donor to recipient and improved form and function for every step. The result combines high precision with simple form and usability." -- Annette Schömmel, CEO, arthesia AG