Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network

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

Journal article describes importance of communications in addressing potential donor-transmitted infections
Timely and effective communication of potential transmission events can help avert or minimize infection in recipients.
Monday, February 9, 2015

Liver and intestinal organ transplantation committee update regarding liver distribution discussion
Three ad hoc subcommittees are meeting to refine metrics of access and disparity and are exploring ways to optimize distribution, among other issues.
Monday, February 2, 2015

Public comment features new, blog-style format
New proposals are available for comment through March 27.
Monday, January 26, 2015

Journal article outlines efforts to study, improve adult heart allocation policy
Continuing refinement of adult heart allocation policy has significantly reduced the number of candidates who have died awaiting a heart transplant over the last several years without negatively affecting post-transplant survival. However, additional modification may further improve patient access and address ongoing evolution in the medical treatment of heart transplant candidates.
Monday, January 19, 2015

Board election to be held electronically
For the first time, OPTN/UNOS member voting representatives will be able to cast ballots electronically for election of OPTN/UNOS Board officers and directors whose terms begin in July 2015.
Sunday, January 18, 2015

New policy requirements for living donor informed consent and evaluations
Access recorded instruction to prepare for policy changes, effective February 1.
Wednesday, January 14, 2015

OPOs nationwide encouraged to adopt TransNet technology
Transnet will automate the current practice of packaging and labeling organs, which is done entirely by hand.
Wednesday, January 14, 2015