How are the tissues recovered?
Tissue is surgically removed from the donor by technicians from a tissue recovery agency using aseptic surgical techniques, which reduce the chance for bacterial contamination. Legal consent must be obtained and documented from the donor or donor’s family for all tissue recovered. Recovery is done with care and respect and in such a way that all funeral options are still possible. There is no cost or compensation to the donor or donor’s family for tissue donation. It is a generous gift made to benefit others.
