Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network

Recognizing and testing for Chagas disease
The OPTN Ad Hoc Disease Transmission Advisory Committee (DTAC) has reviewed a number of donor-derived transmissions of geographically-associated diseases.
Sunday, April 19, 2015

Feedback sought on OPTN strategic plan
The plan serves as a roadmap to help prioritize the OPTN's work through 2018.
Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Study suggests little increase in number of potential organ donors
Transplant opportunities may exist in expanding donor acceptance criteria.
Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Officers and board members elected - 2015
First living kidney donor, non-clinician to become president.
Thursday, March 5, 2015

Applying for OPTN vascularized composite allograft transplant program approval
Here’s a list of membership requirements for VCA programs.
Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Labs are reminded to provide a copy of their written agreement with transplant hospitals
New bylaws tell you specifically what to include.
Monday, March 2, 2015

Some abdominal wall reconstruction procedures are considered vascularized composite allograft transplants
Memo clarifies requirements for hospitals and OPOs.
Thursday, February 26, 2015

Webinar addresses OPTN Policies and the 2013 PHS Guideline for HIV, HBV and HCV
A recording of the Feb. 3 instructional event and supporting materials are available.
Saturday, February 21, 2015

Changes to the lung allocation system
Learn more and access resources.
Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Baxter Healthcare voluntary recall of irrigation sets
Seventeen specific lots of irrigation sets manufactured by Baxter Healthcare are subject to a voluntarily recall issued January 14, 2015.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015