Hemolung Respiratory Assist System Photos

The Hemolung RAS removed carbon dioxide from Jon Sacker’s lungs and delivered oxygen directly to his blood, enabling him to be healthy enough for a double lung transplant.

Jon Sacker was placed on the Hemolung RAS earlier this year when he became too ill for a double lung transplant.

Jon Sacker, seen here on the Hemolung RAS, came to Pittsburgh from his home in Oklahoma after rejecting his transplanted lungs and in need of a second transplant.