U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Read the latest news releases and articles from the Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network below:
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Board approves new liver allocation requirements, transplantation of non-resident candidates
Changes to liver allocation policy were made to ensure broader access to organs for candidates in urgent need of liver transplantation.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 -
Comment sought on proposed rule regarding vascularized composite allografts
A proposed rule includes vascularized composite allografts (VCA) within the definition of organs.
Thursday, January 5, 2012 -
2010 OPTN/SRTR annual data report available
The report publishes organ transplant statistics and is produced each year.
Monday, December 19, 2011 -
Board approves requirements to enhance patient safety, improve access
A series of requirements was approved to enhance patient safety in the use of organs with uncommon blood subtypes.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011 -
Study examines ethnic and gender differences in ESRD risk after living kidney donation
The study was published in the American Journal of Transplantation.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011 -
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center placed on probation
Probation is a public designation of an OPTN member.
Friday, July 15, 2011 -
Nevada Donor Network declared a member not in good standing
The OPTN/UNOS board of directors voted for the designation at its recent meeting.
Saturday, July 9, 2011 -
Board approves assessment of organ procurement organization performance
An addition to the OPTN bylaws will promote performance improvement.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011 -
Federal officials issue alert about Weck Hem-o-Lok ligating clips
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.
Thursday, May 5, 2011 -
Clarification of media reports on OPTN kidney allocation concept document
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.
Monday, February 28, 2011