Implementation notice: Continuous distribution of lungs
March 9, 2023
Effective today (March 9), lungs are now allocated under the approved continuous distribution allocation policy.
Implementation notice: Changes to thoracic donor acceptance criteria
March 9, 2023
Effective today (March 9), thoracic donor acceptance criteria for candidates no longer require separate data to be specified for both local and import donors.
Lung CAS summary data updated
March 9, 2023
Information for lung transplant program physicians, surgeons, transplant coordinators, program directors and data coordinators on the distribution of scores for all lung candidates registered in the U.S.
White paper addresses ethical issues in information to support transplant program selection
March 7, 2023
Paper addresses likely patient questions and approaches for plain language communication.
Voluntary recall of Becton, Dickinson CD5 Series of Genesis sterilization containers
March 6, 2023
Read the complete recall notice for details.
National webinar for kidney transplant professionals provides education on OPTN policy action on eGFR waiting time modifications
March 3, 2023
All programs must comply with the action by Jan. 3, 2024.
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