Availability of DRAI Addenda to Assist with
Screening for Risk of Zika Virus Infection
To assist with screening donors for risk of Zika virus (ZIKV) infection an addendum and relevant flowcharts are available for use with any of the three Uniform Donor Risk Assessment Interview (DRAI) forms, and they are adaptable for use with any DRAI form style. Separate tools have been created for a "Deceased Donor" and for a "Living Donor - Delivery Mother - Birth Tissue." Documents can be accessed at these links on the AATB website:
The tools for a "Deceased Donor" assist with developing policies and procedures to screen a deceased donor of organs, tissues or eyes for risk of infection with ZIKV, and use "as is" is encouraged. The following guidance information was referenced to develop the tools:
A separate addendum and set of flowcharts should be used when screening a living donor who is a delivery mother of birth tissue (e.g., placenta). Both sets of tools meet expectations described in the guidance issued by FDA/CBER on March 1, and their recommendations should be implemented by March 29, 2016.
NOTE: As knowledge is gained regarding risk of ZIKV infection associated with donation of organs, tissues or eyes, be aware that updates to the addenda and/or the flowcharts can occur.
Contact Scott Brubaker if you have questions after carefully reviewing all documents and published guidance.
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