Paragonix Technologies, Inc. today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance of the Paragonix SherpaPak™ Pancreas Transport System (PTS). Starting immediately, the Paragonix SherpaPak™ PTS will be commercially available to pancreas transplant centers and Organ Procurement Organizations. The Paragonix SherpaPak PTS provides unprecedented thermal and physical protection to the donor pancreas during transport from donor to recipient patients.

DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-Duke University Hospital has transported its first donor heart using the only commercially available FDA cleared and CE marked system for cold donor heart storage and transport. The…