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Organ Procurement Oganization (OPO)

Date of Publication:

6/8/2016

Definition:

A formal civilian organization that, within a designated area, coordinates activities related to the recovery of organs, eyes, and tissues for a specific type of transplantation. OPOs evaluate potential donors, discuss donation with surviving family members, arrange for the surgical removal and transplantation of donated organs, and educate the public about the need for organ and tissue donation.

Source of Definition:

DoD Instruction 6465.03: Anatomic Gifts and Tissue Donation

Last Updated: December 05, 2018
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