Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network

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

Feedback requested on concepts for kidney allocation
In a continuing effort to improve the national kidney allocation system, the OPTN/UNOS Kidney Transplantation Committee requests feedback from the transplant community and the public on three proposed concepts.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011

First kidney paired donor transplants performed in national pilot program
Two kidney recipients are experiencing renewed life and health thanks to the generosity of two living donors.
Thursday, December 9, 2010

Board broadens options for national kidney paired donation pilot
A new protocol will allow pairs to be matched with a "non-directed donor."
Thursday, November 18, 2010