Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network

System notice: Access for urgent liver candidates in Hawaii and Puerto Rico implemented Feb. 18
The variance will improve timely access to donors for liver candidates listed as Status 1A, Status 1B, or with a MELD or PELD score of 37 or higher in Hawaii and Puerto Rico.
Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Webinar to address NLRB effective practices
The webinar will address common issues and questions both for transplant program staff submitting extension requests and for NLRB members.
Wednesday, February 12, 2020

New board members elected
Members of the national organ donation and transplantation community have elected 22 people to the Board of Directors.
Thursday, February 6, 2020

Information for transplant programs and OPOs regarding 2019 Novel Coronavirus
Recommendations for donor screening, patient care for individuals believed at risk.
Thursday, February 6, 2020

New national liver and intestinal organ transplant system in effect
New policy based on acuity circles implemented Feb. 4, 2020.
Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Field notification addresses perfusion circuit sample port
Recall affects specified lots of Organ Recovery Systems’ LKT200 Perfusion Circuit Sample Port
Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Nominees chosen for 2020 Board of Directors election
At its December 2019 meeting, the Board of Directors approved the following slate of nominees for Board appointments beginning in July 2020.
Friday, January 31, 2020

Public comment open from Jan. 22 through March 24 2020
Submit your feedback and help us spread the word.
Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Updated liver and intestinal organ allocation policy implemented Feb. 4
New policy implemented Feb. 4.
Saturday, January 18, 2020

Donation service areas removed from thoracic allocation system
DSA has been replaced with a 250 nautical mile circle; policy language removed regarding prioritization of sensitized candidates within a DSA.
Wednesday, January 15, 2020