Heart transplantation is a race against time, where every minute can determine the patient’s survival. Thanks to modern technologies, extending the preservation time of organs has become possible, opening entirely new horizons in treatment. The Medical University of Warsaw recently unveiled a device that allows the transportation of a heart over longer distances and storage for up to 14 hours. The first successful transplant using this technology has already been performed.
A BREAKTHROUGH IN HEART TRANSPORTATION
The transportation of organs for transplantation is one of the most challenging aspects of modern medicine. At the end of last year, 1,905 individuals were listed on the National Transplant Waiting List, 415 of whom were waiting for a new heart. Until recently, the storage time for organs was limited to just 4 hours, significantly hindering the organization of large-scale transplants.
Thanks to an innovative device developed by the transplantation team at the University Clinical Hospital of the Medical University of Warsaw, this time has been extended to as much as 12 hours. As a result, a heart transported from Lithuania to Warsaw over an 8-hour journey using this groundbreaking device was successfully transplanted. This achievement demonstrates how technology can revolutionize the field of transplantology.
A STEP INTO THE FUTURE
At NanoGroup, we are also developing technology that sets a new standard in transplantology. Our innovative NanOX perfusion fluid and the NanOX Recovery Box not only extend the preservation time of organs but also enable their regeneration and treatment in extracorporeal conditions. Imagine an organ that regains full functionality during storage and is ready for transplantation. This vision drives our efforts to improve transplantation effectiveness and enhance patients’ chances for a new life.
THE REALITY OF TRANSPLANTOLOGY
The number of patients awaiting transplants continues to rise, and many die before receiving an organ. In 2024, according to data from Poltransplant, a record 2,197 organs were transplanted in Poland, but the demand remains much higher. The shortage of donors calls for new solutions. Technologies like the NanOX Recovery Box provide hope to address this issue, not only increasing the availability of organs but also improving their quality.
NanoGroup is proud to participate in the technological revolution in transplantology, working on solutions that have a tangible impact on patients’ situations. The development of this field proves that advanced technologies can not only save lives but also shape the future of medicine.
We invite you to read the full article, where you can find more details about the current challenges and opportunities in biotechnology: “To przełom w transplantologii”. Nowoczesne urządzenie do transportu serc już w Polsce – Twojezdrowie.pl