OPTN News

Ongoing updates

We are making ongoing updates and improvements to the OPTN website. We will add more OPTN news as soon as possible.

Annual kidney allocation calculator updates
The KDPI reference population is updated by June 1 of each year, as required by OPTN Policy.
Virtual Town Hall Addresses OPTN Board Separation and Future Governance
Community town hall to be held on June 10, 2024.
Updated median MELD at transplant scores in effect March 27
Scores are updated twice each year.
FDA presentation on Medical Device Reporting (MDR) Reporting Requirements
Feb. 5, 2024 presentation focused on required reporting of adverse events related to malfunctioning or defective medical devices.
White Paper Analyzes Ethical Issues in Normothermic Regional Perfusion
Use of consistent and transparent protocols recommended.
HRSA directive to expand OPTN data collection
New forms subject to OMB approval and Federal Register publication.
Community feedback needed on development of policy for continuous distribution of hearts
Input received from patients and transplant professionals during the winter 2024 public comment period will inform future policy development.
Continued increase in organ donation drives new records in 2023; New milestones exceeded
More than 46,000 total transplants performed.
Adjustment made to CPRA calculation for certain candidates
The Calculated Panel Reactive Antibody (CPRA) calculation within the OPTN computer system has been adjusted for transplant candidates with certain HLA antigens listed, in order to align with OPTN Policy 4.6.
Early monitoring report shows Black kidney candidates are receiving waiting time modifications after implementation of new policies
A new data monitoring report shows key measures of two kidney policies at six-months and one-year post implementation.