VCA allocation is now in UNet
Allocation of all Vascularized Composite Allograft (VCA) organs has been moved to UNetSM. Any patients on the “VCA Candidate List” have been added to WaitlistSM by UNOS staff.
New kidney biopsy fields added to DonorNet and TIEDI
New kidney biopsy fields have been added to DonorNet® and TIEDI®.
Important note on upcoming VCA data collection
Members will continue to receive TRR and TRF forms for VCA transplants from UNOS via secure email and return the finished forms via secure email.
Research in focus: examining organ offers
Three recent studies from UNOS researchers examine offer acceptance practices and impact of Offer Filters tool.
Letisha Willis
My mother donated a kidney to my grandfather, which gave him 11 more years with our family.
Anthony Franceschini Jr.
He just always knew how to make you feel better. I didn’t expect to lose him as soon as I did, but God has a plan and Anthony was able to help someone out there.
Andrea Swisher
This kidney has allowed him live as This kidney has allowed him to live as normal of a life as he can. of a life as he can.
Kamil Berlingeri
My mom was my best friend
Member actions required: data collection and VCA implementation
Patient care will not be impacted during this time.
Coming soon: changes to liver-kidney nautical mile threshold
The simultaneous liver-kidney (SLK) allocation required share will change from 250 nautical miles to 500 nautical miles for eligible adult candidates.