Updates coming to adult heart status justification and extension forms
These updates will clarify the requirements of a candidate’s initial and extension status assignment in response to the heart transplant community’s questions.
Oct. 13 webinar to address lung continuous distribution policy implementation
The webinar will be recorded for future access.
Submitting LAS exception requests for candidates diagnosed with PH
View candidates’ LAS data as of August 19, 2022.
Public comment open from Aug. 3 through Sept. 28, 2022
The OPTN is offering 15 items for review, including one white paper, one committee update, three concept papers, and 10 policy proposals.
New exception pathway available for heart device recalls
In order to address patient safety concerns, the OPTN Executive Committee approved a modification of OPTN Policy 6.4: Adult and Pediatric Status Exceptions on July 11 that is now in effect.
Emergency action: New exception pathway for heart device recalls
This new policy will allow transplant programs to submit an exception request on behalf of adult heart transplant candidates for a Status 1, 2 or 3 exception without requiring hospitalization if the FDA has recalled their implanted mechanical circulatory support device.
