What is the process of tissue donation, from recovery to implantation?
After consent for donation is obtained, potential donors are screened for risk factors associated with infectious diseases and medical conditions that would rule out donation. Donated tissues are recovered by a tissue recovery agency using aseptic surgical techniques for up to 24 hours after a person’s heart stops beating. The tissue is then sent to a tissue processing facility, which prepares the tissue for transplantation. Laboratory testing to screen for infectious diseases is performed on each donor’s blood and a licensed physician makes a final determination of donor suitability. Trained technicians then clean and process the tissue into usable biologic implants. The finished implants are distributed to healthcare facilities for surgeons to use as a safe, natural solution for patients.
