News
Read the latest news releases and articles from the Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network below:
OPTN Modernization
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
HRSA launched the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) Modernization Initiative to better serve the needs of patients and families.
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Comment sought on proposed rule regarding vascularized composite allografts
Thursday, January 5, 2012
A proposed rule includes vascularized composite allografts (VCA) within the definition of organs.
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2010 OPTN/SRTR annual data report available
Monday, December 19, 2011
The report publishes organ transplant statistics and is produced each year.
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Board approves requirements to enhance patient safety, improve access
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
A series of requirements was approved to enhance patient safety in the use of organs with uncommon blood subtypes.
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Study examines ethnic and gender differences in ESRD risk after living kidney donation
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
The study was published in the American Journal of Transplantation.
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University of Pittsburgh Medical Center placed on probation
Friday, July 15, 2011
Probation is a public designation of an OPTN member.
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Nevada Donor Network declared a member not in good standing
Saturday, July 9, 2011
The OPTN/UNOS board of directors voted for the designation at its recent meeting.
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Board approves assessment of organ procurement organization performance
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
An addition to the OPTN bylaws will promote performance improvement.
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Federal officials issue alert about Weck Hem-o-Lok ligating clips
Thursday, May 5, 2011
The FDA and HRSA warn health care providers not to use Weck Hem-o-Lok ligating clips for ligation of the renal artery during a laparoscopic living-donor kidney surgery, because of serious risks to the donor.
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Clarification of media reports on OPTN kidney allocation concept document
Monday, February 28, 2011
Recent news reports have inaccurately described a request for public feedback on concepts that may be considered as part of future OPTN kidney allocation policy.
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Feedback requested on concepts for kidney allocation
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
In a continuing effort to improve the national kidney allocation system, the OPTN/UNOS Kidney Transplantation Committee requests feedback from the transplant community and the public on three proposed concepts.
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