Organ Recovery Systems

10/14/2026

Interested in learning how end-ischemic pumping helps optimize kidney transplant outcomes?

Join us for a November 5th educational webinar, “Optimizing Kidney Perfusion: The Role of End-Ischemic Pumping,” facilitated by the Alliance and sponsored by ORS.

Dr. Michael Goldstein of Hackensack University Medical Center will explore emerging data and real-world case studies examining how end-ischemic pumping can support graft quality, early function, and long-term transplant outcomes.

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of when and why this strategy matters, and how it can be leveraged to optimize organ viability in an era of increasing reliance on medically complex donors.

November 5 at 2:00 PM EST – Register today!

https://www.organdonationalliance.org/alliance-event/optimizing-kidney-perfusion-the-role-of-end-ischemic-pumping/

10/12/2026

It’s Day 2 at UC San Diego's REIMAGINE’s Annual Symposium in La Jolla, California, and Amy and Mari are excited to learn about the latest in organ donation and transplantation and meet with members of the transplant community.

If you're attending REIMAGINE, they'd love to connect with you!

Learn more about the program here: calendar.ucsd.edu/event/2025-reimagine-symposium-if-you-could-change-one-thing-bold-ideas-for-reimagining-organ-donation-and-transplantation

10/10/2026

One mission. Many voices. A shared commitment to donation and transplantation.

For European Donation Day, ORS European team members shared what organ donation means to them.

Today, we join the European donation and transplant community in honoring donors, donor families, and all those who help make transplantation possible.

10/08/2026

I joined Organ Recovery Systems in 2004 after working as an acute dialysis nurse and organ procurement coordinator during the early years of my career. Over the past 22 years, I’ve had the opportunity to be part of expanding our LifePort hypothermic machine perfusion technology across the U.S. and around the world. In fact, during my first years here, I helped establish a Houston-based LifePort Kidney Transporter preservation service to help increase transplant center adoption. Today, as Managing Director of Global Distribution, I work with partners and transplant programs around the world to continue expanding access to our technology.

My passion for transplantation began while caring for dialysis patients. I saw firsthand how difficult dialysis could be and how much kidney disease affected every part of a patient’s life. Wanting to make a greater impact, I transitioned from dialysis nursing to organ procurement and eventually to ORS. One of the most rewarding aspects of my career has been helping advance machine perfusion from limited use to widespread adoption across transplant programs worldwide.

In my free time, I enjoy supporting my wife as she grows her business and spending time with my family. I have three children, as well as three dogs that keep life interesting and active. I also love traveling to new places and exploring different parts of the world. 💜

10/06/2026

What does it take to develop technology that makes a meaningful impact?

ORS CEO Tom Daulton recently spoke with Authority Magazine on Medium about innovation in transplantation, the responsibility that comes with developing technology for a high-stakes healthcare environment, and the importance of keeping patients at the center of innovation.

Drawing on more than 35 years in the medical device industry, Tom also shared five principles for creating technology that can make a positive social impact:

- Keep a patient focus
- Design for versatility
- Maintain a strong business model
- Build trust in the technology
- Create a workflow that can scale

Read the full interview to learn more about Tom's perspective on leadership, innovation, and the future of transplant technology.

My advice is simple: find work that matters to you. And one phrase I like is “be hungry and humble.” Be ambitious, but stay humble enough…

10/02/2026

It’s been a busy couple of weeks for the ORS team supporting organ donation events around the country!

During September, we are proud to have sponsored and participated in 🏃‍➡️ ⛳ :

✔️ DonorConnect’s Gift of Life 5K in Salt Lake City, UT

✔️ LifeGift’s 2nd Chance Run in Houston, TX

✔️ LifeSource’s 31st Annual Golf Classic in Ham Lake, MN

It’s an honor to support events that inspire hope for those waiting for a second chance at life.

10/01/2026

October is National Liver Awareness Month! Did you know there are more than 9,000 adults and children in the U.S. currently on the waitlist for a liver transplant? 💙💚

Register your decision to be an organ, eye and tissue donor, and learn more about how liver donation works here: https://donatelife.net/donation/organs/liver-donation/

09/28/2026

Recently, 한양대학교의료원 (Hanyang University) Medical Center became the first transplant center in Seoul, South Korea, to implement LifePort Kidney Transporter. Global Distribution Managing Director Christopher led a comprehensive didactic and hands-on training with the transplant team to support the successful implementation of hypothermic machine perfusion, working alongside ORSK, the official LifePort distributor in Korea.

The hospital plans to incorporate LifePort into its future DCD kidney transplant program once DCD transplantation is approved in South Korea. This milestone represents an important step in expanding machine perfusion in the country, with the goal of increasing kidney utilization and helping more patients gain access to life-changing kidney transplantation.

09/25/2026

Reliable tracking. Wherever transplant takes you.

From the moment a donor kidney begins its journey until it reaches its destination, visibility matters.

LifePort Kidney Transporter’s Remote Monitoring and Tracking helps transplant teams stay informed with live pump parameters, GPS-enabled device location tracking, and timely notifications, providing greater confidence in preservation every step of the way.

Discover how LifePort Kidney Transporter brings greater visibility throughout the donor kidney journey. organ-recovery.com/lifeport-kidney-transporter/

09/24/2026

Real-time visibility is changing the way kidneys are allocated. At Versiti, implementing LifePort Kidney Transporter with Remote Monitoring & Tracking reduced pump data availability time from 41 minutes to 21 minutes and helped shorten the time between perfusion and kidney acceptance.

With continuous access to perfusion data, transplant centers can begin evaluating organs sooner. The result is a more efficient allocation process, reduced cold ischemic time, and a better experience for recovery teams overall.

Read how Versiti is using Remote Monitoring & Tracking and pump data to help get kidneys to recipients faster. https://www.organ-recovery.com/real-time-pump-data-helped-versiti-accelerate-kidney-allocation/