| Credentials, Affiliations |
| and Downloads |
American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB)
The executive committee of DSI are members of the American Association of Tissue Banks
(AATB). The AATB is the organization that sets standards, inspects facilities, and accredits tissue
banks in North America. AATB trains and certifies Tissue Banking Specialists. In crafting new
federal regulations for tissue banking, the FDA has relied heavily on the expertise of the AATB.
(AATB). The AATB is the organization that sets standards, inspects facilities, and accredits tissue
banks in North America. AATB trains and certifies Tissue Banking Specialists. In crafting new
federal regulations for tissue banking, the FDA has relied heavily on the expertise of the AATB.
Donor Services of Indiana has met the Association's accreditation requirements and is hereby
accredited for Retrieval, Storage and Distribution of skin, Cardiac and Musculoskeletal Tissue for
Transplantation and Research; Retrieval, Storage and Distribution of Vascular Tissue for
Transplantation; and Storage of Autologous Tissue. March 7, 2006 to March 7, 2009.
accredited for Retrieval, Storage and Distribution of skin, Cardiac and Musculoskeletal Tissue for
Transplantation and Research; Retrieval, Storage and Distribution of Vascular Tissue for
Transplantation; and Storage of Autologous Tissue. March 7, 2006 to March 7, 2009.
announced interim regulations for all U.S. tissue banks. The interim rules became effective
immediately and required that all tissue banks perform serological tests to screen for viruses
such as hepatitis and HIV. The regulations outline criteria for tissue donor selection, and for
transplant. They also prohibit the importation of tissue from abroad unless it has been shown
to meet all FDA requirements.
Eye Bank Association of America
immediately and required that all tissue banks perform serological tests to screen for viruses
such as hepatitis and HIV. The regulations outline criteria for tissue donor selection, and for
transplant. They also prohibit the importation of tissue from abroad unless it has been shown
to meet all FDA requirements.
Eye Bank Association of America
The Eye Bank of Northern Indiana at DSI is a member of the Eye Bank Association of
Quality assurance and quality control are central to Donor Services' operations. Staff
who do not have direct responsibility for the documented activities review and approve
the records. Quality audits are regularly performed and feedback is provided to the
staff. The goal of all staff members is to provide the highest quality and safest tissue for
transplant.
who do not have direct responsibility for the documented activities review and approve
the records. Quality audits are regularly performed and feedback is provided to the
staff. The goal of all staff members is to provide the highest quality and safest tissue for
transplant.
Staff and Medical Director
DSI Tissue Technologists receive training through an extensive in-house program and hold many
individual certifications and credentials. Our Medical Director is Thomas Van Den Driessche, M.D.
He is Board Certified in Family Practice and Geriatrics.
individual certifications and credentials. Our Medical Director is Thomas Van Den Driessche, M.D.
He is Board Certified in Family Practice and Geriatrics.
FDA Tissue Banking Regulations
DSI is a registered tissue bank with the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA). On December 14, 1993, the FDA
DSI is a registered tissue bank with the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA). On December 14, 1993, the FDA
| D O N O R S E R V I C E S O F I N D I A N A |
| Donor Services of Indiana. |
| A not-for-profit organization providing life-saving and life-enhancing donor-tissue services in Indiana. |
6931 Quemetco Ct. Fort Wayne, Indiana 46803 260-749-9105
877-749-9105
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |