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Kidney Assist Transporter Primarna funkcija: Uređaj za očuvanje i transport organa by Brightbird - Bart Kip and Matthijs Looze

Kidney Assist Transporter Primarna funkcija: Uređaj za očuvanje i transport organa by Brightbird - Bart Kip and Matthijs Looze is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award in Dizajn Medicinskih Uređaja i Medicinske Opreme Competition Category.


SrebroMedicinski Proizvod· 2021

Kidney Assist Transporter Primarna funkcija: Uređaj za očuvanje i transport organa

by Brightbird - Bart Kip and Matthijs Looze

Client: Client: Xvivo - Organ Assist.

Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Medicinski Proizvod Category

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The Design

About Kidney Assist Transporter Primarna funkcija: Uređaj za očuvanje i transport organa

Kidney Assist Transporter je medicinski uređaj za očuvanje i transport donorskih organa. Sistem osigurava oksigeniranu mašinsku perfuziju tokom predkondicioniranja, očuvanja i rekondicioniranja. Kontinuirani protok perfuzije sa stopostotnim dovodom kisika podržava kvalitet organa. Dvostruke rashladne jedinice s poboljšanom izolacijom pružaju snažnije i dugotrajnije hlađenje. Interfejs podržan LED indikatorima čini rukovanje logičnim i intuitivnim. Svi funkcionalni dijelovi, uključujući spremnik za kisik, integrisani su u jednu kompaktnu i čvrstu jedinicu koja je sigurna tokom transporta.

The Recognition

About the Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award

Kidney Assist Transporter Primarna funkcija: Uređaj za očuvanje i transport organa je pobjednik Srebrne nagrade A' Design Award, izuzetno prestižnog priznanja koje se dodjeljuje vrhunskim, veličanstvenim i impresivnim dizajnima. Srebrni pobjednici iznimno su briljantna i vrlo kreativna djela koja ilustriraju izuzetnu stručnost, talent i oštroumnost svojih dizajnera. Očekuje se da Kidney Assist Transporter Primarna funkcija: Uređaj za očuvanje i transport organa bude divno, reprezentativno djelo koje je izuzetno profesionalno i duboko inovativno. Ovaj dizajn koji je osvojio Srebrnu nagradu A' Design Award vrlo je zapažen, nadaleko cijenjen izum koji koristi i pomjera granice umjetnosti, nauke, dizajna i tehnologije. Kidney Assist Transporter Primarna funkcija: Uređaj za očuvanje i transport organa je kreacija kojoj se mnogi dive i zavide, koja budi želje, donosi pozitivne osjećaje i raspiruje čuđenje i divljenje.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
Main purpose was to develop a product that offers oxygenated machine perfusion at all different timepoints in the pathway of organ donation: during preconditioning, preservation and reconditioning. The design challenge was to make the product suitable for all these different situations. Sturdy and safe during transport. Logical and intuitive to use during installation and surgery. Sterile. Sustainable. With special attention to user experience, in combination with an iconic visual appearance.
Dimensions & Packaging
599 mm x 392 mm x 345 mm
Tags
Brightbird, Xvivo, Kidney, Donor, Transporter
Production Technology
Polyester technology, polyester/acrylate/aluminium
Design Challenge
Hardest part of the design activity was: how to achieve a compact product by integration of a large number of functional components, in such a way that handling of the product remained easy and logical. On top of this challenge of course, the task to accomplish an attractive design suitable for serial production. To keep a long story short: a complex but fantastic project!
Research
Research program was focussed on improving the processes of preconditioning, preservation and reconditioning donor-organs by the use of oxygenation. This resulted in substantial improvement for various organs. Further research was dedicated to meticulously controlling the flow process, and maintaining a stable cooling level for a long period of time.
Inspiration
Extended research has shown that 100% oxygenation during organ perfusion results in substantial improvement of kidney preservation and consequently in survival of patients. A great opportunity to develop a unique product, additionally offering more professional quality than competition regarding technical execution, ease of use and reduction of disposable components. Our focus on finding a compact overall solution led to a completely integrated concept, including even the oxygen gascontainer.
Project Duration
The design project started in April 2019 with both Xvivo-Organ Assist and Brightbird Design Center in Groningen, the Netherlands. Testing program of prototypes started in September 2020.
Operation Flow
Continuous perfusion flow through the organ, with 100% oxygen, guarantees optimal performance. Double ice-units with improved insulation ensures stronger and longer cooling. LED-supported selective user interface provides logical and intuitive process operation in all circumstances.
Team Members
Studio: Brightbird Design Center
Project leader: Bart Kip
Designer: Matthijs Looze
Designer: Spiros Pandis
Designer: Yagmur Aydogmus
Visualiser: Tim Mulder
Animator: Jeroen Grondijs
Support: Reina Kuipers
Image Credits
Brightbird Design Center - Tim Mulder

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