Figure 1

Perfusion platforms used by Ex Vivo Metrics technology for the lungs (A), intestines (B), and liver (C). Each device includes an artificial thorax that meets the specific needs of the organ. For the lung (A), the artificial thorax allows for positive and negative ventilation and continuous lung function testing; for the intestines (B), it permits recording of active peristalsis; for the liver (C), it provides a heavy organ support system for reducing surface-contact pressure effects.