Proven Record of Safety
Donor Criteria
Tissue banks share strict donor medical, behavioral and physical criteria provided by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB). Furthermore, tissue banks may implement additional criteria based on their individual implant portfolio, processing methods and/or tissue availability.
RTI implements extensive scientific testing, biomechanical evaluation and sterilization capabilities, giving many families the option of participating in tissue donation.
Where possible, RTI does not use arbitrary criteria such as donor age to determine tissue utilization. Instead, tissue is evaluated by individual donor based on allograft types (individual use) and defined implant specifications. Donor and/or tissue requirements are established through scientific methods such as biological properties, biomechanical testing and clinical evaluations.
By investing in extensive research and development initiatives and advanced engineering expertise, RTI is able to truly honor each donation by helping as many patients as possible have an improved quality of life.