Medi-Ops and Southwest Transplant Alliance Successfully Complete One of the First Commercial On-Board Courier Flights with Paragonix KidneyVault

Innovative Collaboration Enables Long-Distance Organ Transports, Expanding Access to Life-Saving Kidney Transplants

DALLAS, March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Medi-Ops, a technology-enabled medical logistics organization, and Southwest Transplant Alliance (STA), an organization committed to the advancement of transplant services, are proud to announce the successful completion of one of the first-ever commercial on-board courier flights utilizing the Paragonix KidneyVault. This pioneering achievement marks a new era in organ transportation, providing unprecedented opportunities for kidney transplant patients and medical professionals alike.

The Paragonix KidneyVault is a cutting-edge device that allows kidneys to be transported safely while attached to a kidney pump. Prior to this innovation, organs could not be flown commercially while being supported by a pump, limiting the ability to extend the reach of transplant services and narrowing the pool of patients who could receive life-saving transplants. With the KidneyVault, kidneys can now be flown greater distances, ensuring that more patients have access to life-saving treatments, no matter where they are located.

"This milestone demonstrates the power of collaboration and innovation in the healthcare and logistics sectors," said Rylan Stone, President of Medi-Ops. "Through the use of the Paragonix KidneyVault, we can now facilitate the safe transport of kidneys over much longer distances, ultimately saving lives. We are proud to partner with Southwest Transplant Alliance in this momentous achievement."

The Paragonix KidneyVault is equipped with advanced monitoring technology that ensures the preservation of the kidney throughout its journey, maintaining ideal conditions for transplant success. The partnership between Medi-Ops, STA, and Paragonix Technologies has set a new standard for organ transport, eliminating previous barriers and expanding the possibilities for transplant programs across the country.

"We are thrilled to have been part of this historic flight," said Brad Adams, President and CEO of Southwest Transplant Alliance. "The ability to transport kidneys more efficiently, with the support of the KidneyVault, significantly enhances our ability to honor the gift of donation and save more lives. This is a giant leap forward in the field of organ transplantation and logistics, and we look forward to more successes like this in the future."

This milestone marks the beginning of a transformative shift in how organ transplants are managed and delivered. The collaboration between Medi-Ops, Southwest Transplant Alliance, and Paragonix Technologies is just the beginning of what promises to be a game-changing approach to life-saving transplant logistics.

About Medi-Ops

Medi-Ops provides specialized logistics for the medical and healthcare industries, delivering advanced solutions for transporting life-saving medical shipments. Medi-Ops is committed to ensuring the safe, reliable, and timely delivery of essential materials.

For more information, visit www.medi-ops.com.

About Southwest Transplant Alliance (STA)

Southwest Transplant Alliance (STA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing organ donation and transplantation. STA works tirelessly to save lives by facilitating organ recovery and distribution to transplant centers across the country, ensuring the highest standard of care and support for patients and families.

For more information, visit www.organ.org.

Paragonix Technologies

For more information, visit www.paragonixtechnologies.com.

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