An embalming machine for mixing of fluids and cleaning of a reservoir may include a reservoir. The embalming machine may include a tube extending from a lower portion to an upper portion of the reservoir, the tube providing a pathway for fluid to travel to the reservoir. The embalming machine may include a port connected to an end of the tube adjacent to the upper portion of the reservoir, the port being configured to dispense the fluid traveling through the tube and into an interior of the reservoir.

Systems and methods herein generally relate to prolonging viability of bodily tissue, especially an organ, by adjusting pressure as needed to maintain a constant pressure within the organ even during external pressure fluctuations due, for example, to transportation of the organ in an airplane. The systems and methods herein can include an electronic pump that pumps gas into an organ and a mechanical pressure regulator to release gas based on organ pressure.

Systems and methods herein generally relate to prolonging viability of bodily tissue, especially an organ, by adjusting pressure as needed to maintain a constant pressure within the organ even during external pressure fluctuations due, for example, to transportation of the organ in an airplane. The systems and methods herein can include an electronic pump that pumps gas into an organ and a mechanical pressure regulator to release gas based on organ pressure.

The disclosure discloses an anti-lesion storage method and storage system for cells, tissues and organs, and relates to the technical field of storage of cells, tissues or organs. The method includes: adjusting a partial pressure of carbon dioxide in a suspension medium containing cells, tissues or organs to be stored to 30-50 mmHg. The inventors found that the regulation of the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the suspension medium is advantageous for improving anti-lesions of cells, tissues or organs. In particular, the regulation of the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the suspension medium can prolong the in vivo survival of platelets after transfusion of a platelet concentrate and protect the hemostatic function of platelets whiling effectively alleviating PSLs.

One aspect of the invention provides a method for preparing a vein graft. The method includes: applying a tissue passivation agent to a resected anatomical vessel; placing the resected anatomical vessel in a chamber; and allowing the tissue passivation agent to cross-link while the resected anatomical vessel is in the chamber.

One aspect of the invention provides a method for preparing a vein graft. The method includes: applying a tissue passivation agent to a resected anatomical vessel; placing the resected anatomical vessel in a chamber; and allowing the tissue passivation agent to cross-link while the resected anatomical vessel is in the chamber.

The present specification discloses collection kits for collecting a biological sample being handled by a chain-of-custody protocol and methods and uses for collecting a sample using such collection kits. In some aspects, a collection kit disclosed herein can comprise one or more identification labels, a sample collection device, one or more sample containers, and a collecting pouch. In some aspects, a collection kit disclosed herein can comprise one or more sample containers, a sample shipping container, one or more identification labels, and a collecting pouch.

The present specification discloses collection kits for collecting a biological sample being handled by a chain-of-custody protocol and methods and uses for collecting a sample using such collection kits. In some aspects, a collection kit disclosed herein can comprise one or more identification labels, a sample collection device, one or more sample containers, and a collecting pouch. In some aspects, a collection kit disclosed herein can comprise one or more sample containers, a sample shipping container, one or more identification labels, and a collecting pouch.

A device for support of an organ ex vivo comprises a chamber with a first engagement feature. A support structure includes a second engagement feature. The first and second engagement features may be engaged so that the chamber body is carried by the support structure for rotation. The chamber body comprises first and second chamber components. In a first orientation of the chamber body, the first chamber component provides support for a first surface of the organ, and the second chamber component is removable so that a second surface of the organ is exposed to manipulation from outside the chamber body. In a second orientation of the chamber body, the second chamber component provides support for the second surface of the organ, and the first chamber component is removable so that the first surface of the organ is exposed to manipulation from outside the chamber body.

A device for support of an organ ex vivo comprises a chamber with a first engagement feature. A support structure includes a second engagement feature. The first and second engagement features may be engaged so that the chamber body is carried by the support structure for rotation. The chamber body comprises first and second chamber components. In a first orientation of the chamber body, the first chamber component provides support for a first surface of the organ, and the second chamber component is removable so that a second surface of the organ is exposed to manipulation from outside the chamber body. In a second orientation of the chamber body, the second chamber component provides support for the second surface of the organ, and the first chamber component is removable so that the first surface of the organ is exposed to manipulation from outside the chamber body.