Osteomyelitis - Tissue - deceased donors

Essential information

Obligatory

1. Must not donate if:
   1. Less than 2 years from completing treatment and cure.
   2. Has chronic sinus.
      
      
2. Exclude:
   Previously affected bone.

Discretionary

1. If 2 years from completing treatment and cure, unaffected bone may be accepted.
   
   
2. Eyes:
   If the corneas are to be stored by organ culture, accept.

Supporting information

Additional information

Sometimes it is difficult to be certain that all infection has been eliminated. Waiting 2 years minimises the risk of any infection being passed on by a donation.

Reason for change:

The 'Discretionary' entry for 'Eyes' has been amended.

Version details:

TD-DSG Edition 203 Release 02 (01 November 2007)