Paragonix Technologies announced today that it launched its LUNGguard donor lung preservation system in the U.S. and Europe. Cambridge, Mass.–based Paragonix designed the LUNGguard for the hypothermic preservation of lungs during transportation and the eventual transplantation into a recipient using cold storage solutions. LUNGguard is indicated for a storage time of up to eight hours, […]
Lung Transplant Foundation
Paragonix Technologies aims to boost survival of donated lungs
Many lungs being transported for transplant arrive in such bad shape that they cannot be used. Paragonix Technologies, Inc. aims to change that with SherpaLung, a specialized cooler that keeps lungs properly inflated and at the right temperature to survive an airplane trip. Paragonix Technologies just landed support from the Lung Transplant Foundation to continue developing […]