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Strengthening the Transplant Ecosystem
By Perry Turner, Managing Director, Commercial & Clinical Operations Organ donation and transplantation is an intricate process that extends far beyond operating rooms and hospitals. Successful transplants are carefully coordinated and planned, requiring close...
Renal Resistance on Hypothermic Machine Perfusion and Acceptance of Deceased Donor Kidney Allografts
A recent study was published in JASN by Nakayama et al. examining how terminal renal resistance in HMP impacts long-term outcomes and utilization of deceased donor kidneys. By analyzing OPTN data from over 36,000 kidney HMP cases, the investigators found: Terminal...
LifePort® Kidney Transporter’s Legacy: A Decade of Data Supporting Improved Kidney Transplant Outcomes with Hypothermic Machine Perfusion
By Matthew Copithorne, Senior VP, Global Commercial and Medical Affairs In 1967, hypothermic machine perfusion (HMP) technology was introduced, and in 2003 Organ Recovery Systems (ORS) brought that technology to market via the LifePort Kidney Transporter (LKT). Since...
James, Senior Vice President, Operations and R&D
I recently joined Organ Recovery Systems as Senior Vice President of Operations and R&D, where I am responsible for driving innovation and operational excellence across the organization. I was drawn to ORS by the opportunity to work alongside a talented team...
Organ Recovery Systems showcases innovations, streamlined logistics in new remote monitoring and tracking technology for LifePort® Kidney Transporter
Organ Recovery Systems hosted a series of webinars previewing the newest, most exciting, and relevant innovations in kidney perfusion and transplant as part of the latest update to LifePort Kidney Transporters. Participants from organ procurement organizations,...
ASTS Winter Symposium
January 22 - January 25, 2026 Sheraton Grand Hotel5594 W Wild Horse Pass BlvdPhoenix, AZ 85226 The American Society of Transplant Surgeons is dedicated to saving and improving the lives of others through the power of organ donation and transplant surgery. This event...
AOPO Leadership Development Summit
January 26 - January 29, 2026 Sheraton Grand Hotel 5594 W Wild Horse Pass BlvdPhoenix, AZ 85226 AOPO advances organ donation and transplantation by driving continual improvement of the donation process, collaborating with stakeholders, and sharing best practices with...
NATCO Annual Meeting
February 15 - February 18, 2026 Gaylord Texan Resort and Spa 1501 Gaylord TrailGrapevine, TX 76051 NATCO is dedicated to advancing education, promoting certifications, and furthering the professional development of donation and transplant professionals in the...
UNOS Transplant Management Forum
April 29 - May 1, 2026 Atlanta Convention Center240 Peachtree Street NWSuite 2200Atlanta, GA 30303 UNOS is the private, non-profit organization that manages the nation's organ transplant system under contract with the federal government. Transplant administrators from...
ILTS Annual Meeting
May 6 - May 9, 2026 PalexpoRoute François-Peyrot 301218 Le Grand-Saconnex Genève, Switzerland Committed to providing multi-disciplinary innovations in the management of liver and biliary disorders requiring advanced therapy in transplantation, the ILTS Congress...
American Transplant Congress
June 20 - June 24, 2026 The Westin Boston Seaport District425 Summer StBoston, MA, 02210 The American Transplant Congress is a joint annual meeting for the American Society of Transplant Surgeons and the American Society of Transplantation. It brings together the...
AOPO Annual Meeting
June 21 - June 23, 2026 Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center6000 Osceola PkwyKissimmee, FL 34746 AOPO advances organ donation and transplantation by driving continual improvement of the donation process, collaborating with stakeholders, and sharing best...
Dani, Manager, Learning and Development
With a background in hospitality training and a passion for the medical field, I was thrilled to join Organ Recovery Systems as Learning and Development Manager. Throughout my seven years here, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed teaching, learning, and evolving with both the...
A Comprehensive Analysis on the Impact of Hypothermic Machine Perfusion and its Influence on Delayed Graft Function
This retrospective SRTR data review (2014-2024) from Mayo Clinic published in Transplantation Direct examined the impact of Hypothermic Machine Preservation (HMP) vs Static Cold Storage (SCS) on Delayed Graft Function (DGF). A total of 59,869 kidneys were included in...
Pete, Preservation Technician II
In April 2024, I joined Organ Recovery Systems as Preservation Technician II at the ORS LifePort Preservation Center in Philadelphia. My role involves placing donor kidneys on LifePort Kidney Transporters (LKT) and monitoring their status until they arrive at the...
Mastering Remote Monitoring and Tracking with LifePort Kidney Transporter
Join us for an interactive webinar designed to help OPO and transplant center teams learn how LifePort Kidney Transporter (LKT) can streamline logistics and eliminate the need to track down pumps. Explore how LKT’s quick setup, intuitive user experience, and...
LifePort® Kidney Transporter’s Newest Features Help Protect Each Gift Every Time
By Anthony Giudice, Manager, Clinical and Technical Advisors Adopted by 98% of OPOs around the country, LifePort Kidney Transporter has been supporting kidney transplantation for more than 20 years. But that doesn’t mean we’ve stopped innovating. The same...
Organ Recovery Systems Announces Publication of 10-Year Follow Up Data of Landmark Hypothermic Machine Perfusion Study Featuring LifePort Kidney Transporter in the New England Journal of Medicine
ITASCA, IL – (November 6, 2025) – Organ Recovery Systems (ORS), a global leading provider of organ perfusion devices and services, announced today that the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) published detailed, 10-year follow-up data from a 2009 Moers et al....