Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network

Voluntary recall addresses Alprostadil
If your institution has stock from the affected lot, please contact your supplier.
Friday, August 20, 2021

National webinar held on Aug. 9 to review the continuous distribution of lungs proposal
The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network hosted the webinar to review the Establish Continuous Distribution of Lungs proposal.
Thursday, August 19, 2021

U.S. on pace to top 40,000 transplants in a single year for first time
"This significant increase in donation and transplantation as we continue to fight COVID as a nation is a bright spot that inspires hope." - Matthew Cooper, M.D., President OPTN Board of Directors.
Thursday, August 5, 2021

Monitoring report available for lower respiratory testing of lung donors
Policy that requires SARS-CoV-2 lower respiratory testing of lung donors went into effect May 27.
Thursday, August 5, 2021

National webinar on Aug. 4 to address proposed changes to transplant program metrics
Discuss proposed transplant program metrics out for public comment August 3.
Friday, July 23, 2021

Public comment open from Aug. 3 through Sept. 30, 2021
The OPTN is offering 16 items including a white paper, guidance document, concept paper, two requests for feedback, and 11 proposals.
Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Monitoring report available for pancreas allocation
Report addresses the first two months of data following implementation of 250 nautical mile circles.
Tuesday, July 6, 2021

COVID-19 action regarding non-dialysis kidney candidate listing to sunset Sept. 1
Action was adopted to assist members during COVID-19 pandemic.
Wednesday, June 30, 2021

OPTN Board approves VCA transplant programs, liver allocation refinements, and strategic plan
New VCA specialties included in member directory.
Wednesday, June 30, 2021

3-month monitoring report available for kidney allocation
Report addresses the first two months following implementation of 250 nautical mile circles.
Tuesday, June 22, 2021