What Happens to the Recovered Tissue?

Chase received a bone graft that helped him avoid the amputation of his arm due to an osteosarcoma.

° Tissue is sent to tissue processor

° Tissue is packaged and transported to the tissue processor.

° Tissue testing

° Tissue is tested for a variety of things to ensure transplantation safety.

° Quarantine

° Tissue is quarantined for a set amount of time and tested again before being sent out for transplant.

° Release for medical use

° Tissue is released to surgeons who will be performing the transplants.

° Donated tissue may remain viable for up to 3 years if freeze-dried and 5 years if frozen.