Osteomyelitis - Tissue - Deceased Donors

Essential information

Obligatory

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

Discretionary

1. If two 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 two 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)