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Linda, try LPIT's website as they have a tissue tracking system bob Mayes 440 781 4234

I would suggest checking out LPiT's website for tissue track core, a web based tissue tracking service that is very inexpensive and using a bar code hand held scanner, can read any tissue source's bar code, track in coming and outgoing tissues, fully in compliance with Joint Commission. MTF will even help fund in many cases. email me at Robert_mayes@mtf.org

we can provide a SOP you can follow to make your life easier! Robert_mayes@mtf.org

John, you can only keep frozen allograft stored in temps minus 20 to 40 C forup to 6 months. For long term storage minus 70 degrees C required. If you need a freezer, Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation may provide one at n/c/ call me if I can be of help, Bob Mayes 440-781-4234

Correction! minus 20 degrees C to minus 40 degree C for up to 6 month storage.

I may be able to help you with your questions as I am a Certified Tissue Banking Specialist and Consultant for the Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation. A hospital does not need to register with the FDA as a tissue bank if they are only storing for their facility. It is against the FDA's Good Tissue Practices to transfer tissue from one facility to another, as that would make your facility a tissue distributor and require registering with the FDA. I am curious who the donor service organization is that is involved with providing allograft tissues. This is unusual. bob mayes, ctbs