OPTN/UNOS Board approves significant revisions to deceased donor kidney allocation policy
In other action, the Board restored full membership privileges to Nevada Donor Network and approved guidance for medical professionals.
Kidney paired donation program changes now in effect
New Kidney Paired Donation policy and revised guidelines in effect since Feb 1, 2013.
Important safety information for kidney programs–device contraindication
It has come to UNOS’ attention that some members are continuing to use the Weck Hem-o-lok® Non-absorbable Polymer Ligating Clip during laparoscopic nephrectomy despite the 2006 FDA notice about a recalled device.
Assigning priority for pediatric kidney patients
UNOS staff have recently received a number of similar questions about how pediatric candidates are assigned priority within the kidney allocation system.