• Organ transplants exceeded 48,000 in 2024; a 3.3 percent increase from the transplants performed in 2023
  Wednesday, January 15, 2025
  Notable increases in lung and liver transplant and DCD donation.
  

• Non-use simulation analysis report for kidneys and pancreata now available
  Wednesday, January 15, 2025
  See highlights and read the full report from the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR).
  

• An important message from the MPSC on best practices for ABO verification and other recommendations
  Tuesday, January 14, 2025
  Follow up and recommendations from the OPTN regarding allocations and living donor practices.
  

• 18-month monitoring report available for lung continuous distribution policy
  Monday, January 13, 2025
  The framework is projected to increase lung transplants for the most medically urgent candidates and decrease deaths among patients waiting for a lifesaving transplant.
  

• OPTN requirements to be amended regarding HOPE Act provisions
  Friday, January 10, 2025
  The OPTN will act on an expedited basis.
  

• Six-month monitoring report available for recent changes to deceased donor registration form
  Friday, January 10, 2025
  The policy change intended to promote more consistent and accurate data collection on deceased donors.
  

• Information and Process Regarding the Upcoming Special Election
  Thursday, January 2, 2025
  The special election will occur in Spring 2025.
  

• Patient Safety Notice: Astellas recall of certain lots of immunosuppressant capsules
  Friday, December 27, 2024
  No other lots or forms of the medication are affected.
  

• A message from the OPTN Board President regarding organ donation process questions
  Thursday, December 26, 2024
  Memo addresses comments spurred by recent news coverage.
  

• OPTN response to HRSA data directive available for viewing
  Wednesday, December 18, 2024
  Comment offers detailed feedback on proposed new data collection.
  

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