LifePort Kidney Transporter Operator’s Manual 755-00002 Rev K
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Using the LifePort
Introduction
This section provides information on routine use of the LifePort from preparing to receive a kidney to
returning the unit for storage until its next use.
NOTE:
Be sure to keep the batteries plugged in and charging when LifePort Kidney Transporter is not in use.
Professional Overview
Before using LifePort Kidney Transporter in a clinical setting, thoroughly familiarize yourself with the
device and kidney perfusion. Consider practicing on discarded or animal kidneys. Various settings should
be tried and a sense obtained as to the effects on the kidney.
Be aware of the following important factors:
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Select an infusion pressure for use according to good clinical practice to assure sufficient flow,
while preventing vascular damage.
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Secure cannulas to avoid perfusate leaks, while preventing damage to the transplanted artery.
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Inspect and position the cannulated artery to avoid any twists or kinks that would occlude the
flow of perfusate.
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Maintain aseptic conditions for the kidney and perfusate at all times. Sealing the Organ
Cassette while following sterile procedures is required.
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Maintain cold conditions for the kidney by keeping LifePort Kidney Transporter Ice Container
filled. Use only ice and water to prevent freezing.
Maintaining LifePort Kidney Transporter for Quick Response Use
Before you receive the call that LifePort Kidney Transporter is needed, keep it ready to go at a moment’s
notice by performing the following procedures.
Preparing the Home Base Station
LifePort Kidney Transporter and its supplies and accessories are designed to be an integral part of the
recovery team’s supply pack, to be seamlessly included in the recovery and transplant process.
The following preparations will keepLifePort Kidney Transporter in a ready-to-use state:
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Cubed or crushed ice—10 lbs. (5-6 kg.) or more—readily available in a freezer or ice maker.
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Batteries loaded in LifePort Kidney Transporter and kept fully charged. Maintain the batteries’
charge by keeping LifePort Kidney Transporter plugged into an external power supply.
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Perfusion Circuit, Sterile Drapes and cannula packed and ready.
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Portable wheeled cart available and ready.
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Surgical instruments, suture, solution decanter and supplies packed and ready.
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Distilled, sterile or regular tap water (about 5 Liters)—chilled in the refrigerator.
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Perfusion solution and organ flush solution—chilled in the refrigerator.
CAUTION:
Use only machine perfusion solution. LifePort Kidney Transporter is designed to work
with machine perfusion solutions only. Check the labeling of the perfusion solution and make sure
that it is intended for machine perfusion.
If you are uncertain about which solutions are appropriate, contact the Organ Recovery Systems Perfusion
Helpline for information on recommended perfusates that work best in LifePort Kidney Transporter.
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Spare parts at hand, such as additional charged batteries, Power Cord, spare cannula, etc.