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Paragonix Develops Real-Time Tracking Technology To Keep Tabs On Donor Organs

 
• By Brian Bossetta

Paragonix Technologies said it has taken a huge step toward ensuring donor organs get to recipients safely and on time.

Donor Heart
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Paragonix Technologies has developed a platform designed to track organs from donors to patients in much the same way Amazon tracks its packages from its warehouses to front doors.

The Cambridge, MA-based company’s VantagePoint Organ Tracking Technology is designed to bring continuous oversight and visibility for organ transportation and...

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