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Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Product Safety Act
3/4/2024, 7:42 PM
Summary of Bill S 3733
The bill is named after Shandra Eisenga, a young woman who tragically lost her life due to complications from a contaminated human cell and tissue product. This incident highlighted the need for stricter regulations and oversight in this industry.
If passed, the Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Product Safety Act would require all human cell and tissue products to undergo rigorous testing and screening for infectious diseases and other contaminants before being distributed for medical use. This would help prevent future tragedies like the one that befell Shandra Eisenga. Additionally, the bill would establish a national registry for human cell and tissue products, allowing for better tracking and monitoring of these products throughout the supply chain. This would help ensure that only safe and high-quality products are being used in medical procedures. Overall, the Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Product Safety Act aims to improve the safety and quality of human cell and tissue products in the United States, ultimately protecting patients and preventing future tragedies.
Congressional Summary of S 3733
Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Product Safety Act
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to educate the public and health care providers about the benefits and risks of transplants that use human cell or tissue products, including the risk of infections.
HHS must develop the educational campaign after taking into consideration information about products that carry the highest risk of transmitting infections to transplant recipients. HHS may award grants to other entities to conduct public awareness initiatives and media campaigns about the risk of infections.
The bill also establishes specific civil penalties for violations of laws regarding the spread of communicable diseases and regulations regarding procedures for human cell or tissue products.

