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The OrganProtex™ HTK Solution is indicated for perfusion and flushing of donor kidneys, liver, pancreas and heart prior to removal from the donor or immediately after removal from the donor. The solution is left in the organ vasculature during hypothermic storage and transportation to the patient. OrganProtex™ HTK Solution is not indicated for continuous machine perfusion of donor organs.

OrganProtex™ HTK Solution is a clear, colorless to pale yellow colored solution, sterile, nonpyrogenic electrolyte and amino acid aqueous solution for organ perfusion and preservation. OrganProtex™ HTK Solution is indicated for perfusion and flushing of donor kidneys, liver, pancreas and heart prior to removal from the donor or immediately after removal from the donor. The solution is left in the organ vasculature during hypothermic storage and transportation to the patient. OrganProtex™ HTK Solution is not indicated for continuous machine perfusion of donor organs. Histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate or HTK solution is a high-flow, low-potassium preservation solution used for organ transplantation. The solution was initially developed by Hans-Jurgen Bretschneider. HTK solution is based on the principle of inactivating organ function by withdrawal of extracellular sodium and calcium, together with intensive buffering of the extracellular space by means of histidine hydrochloride, so as to prolong the period during which the organs will tolerate interruption of oxygenated blood. The composition of HTK is similar to that of extracellular fluid. All of the components of HTK, with the exception of mannitol, occur naturally in the body. The solution should be used only by medical healthcare staff, adequately trained according to established operating protocols.

Cannula for Organ Perfusion is a single-use device indicated for hypothermic flushing and replacement of residual blood in donor organs with a legally marketed organ preservation solution at the time of organ removal from the donor during the preparation of these organs for transplantation. This device is indicated for use with gravity flow; no testing has been provided for use with pump systems, such as mechanical perfusion devices.

The Cannula for Organ Perfusion is a device designed and intended as a component to an organ perfusion and transport system / organ preservation solution, used in an organ transplantation procedure. The device is a cannula (available in several different sizes) intended for flushing and replacement of residual blood in donor organs with organ preservation solution during the preparation processes of these organs for transplantation. The cannulas are single use, sterile, non-toxic and nonpyrogenic devices. As a component to an organ perfusion and transport system / organ preservation solution, the Cannula for Organ Perfusion is also a Class II medical device, subject to Product Code KDN and MSB, 21 CFR 876.5880: "This generic type of device may include tubing, catheters, connectors, an ice storage or freezing container with or without bag or preservatives, pulsatile or nonpulsatile hypothermic isolated organ perfusion apparatus with or without oxygenator, and disposable perfusion set." (21 CFR 876.5880(a)). The Cannulas come in multiple sizes, according to the French catheter scale, including 8F, 10F, 12F, 16F (adjustable to 18F with a slidable ring), 20F (adjustable to 28F with a slidable ring), 25F (adjustable to 34F with a slidable ring). In addition, there is a configuration of the cannula that is intended for "back table" procedures, which is available in a 16F size.

EasiSlush™ slushed solution is intended for topical cooling of in-situ, abdominal donor organs during intraoperative recovery from the donor. It is also intended to maintain organ hypothermia during storage and transport to the transplant recipient. EasiSlush™ slushed solution is used to establish, and maintain hypothermia of donor organs during recovery, storage, and transport. Organ Recovery Prior to organ recovery, EasiSlush™ slushed solution is delivered to the open peritoneal cavity of the donor to assist in creating hypothermia by topically cooling external surfaces of organs for recovery. During organ recovery, if ice crystals are no longer visible, the temperature of the saline solution will begin to rise and additional EasiSlush slushed solution may be delivered per established transplant team procedures. (Temperature rise may be assessed with temperature probes, being careful that the probe is measuring the solution and is not in contact with the organ). Organ Storage/Transport For organ storage/transport, EasiSlush™ slushed solution may be used to topically cool external surfaces of a sterile, sealed, primary organ bag containing chilled preservation solution and the organ. In this application, EasiSlush may be added to a secondary bag or to a tertiary hard container to surround the primary organ bag. Once bagged, the organ can be placed in a bed of non-sterile ice in an insulated transport container, which is then closed. Actual use should follow standard practices of the OPO or hospital for transporting and storing specific types of donor organs using sterile, slush solutions.

EasiSlush (Sodium Chloride Solution for Sterile Slush Preparation) is 1.25L sterile 0.9% Sodium Chloride Solution in a 2L bag. It meets the USP 34 monograph for Sodium Chloride Irrigation. It is a sterile, nonpyrogenic, isotonic solution that is chilled for the preparation of slushed solution.