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Can I change my mind about
donating?

You may withdraw your consent at any time
up until the time that the bone is transplanted.
If you change your mind or have any concerns Having a
about the donation process, simply notify the
Tissue Coordinator: hip replacement?
We wish you all of the best
Sr Lia Jorge: 078 845 0424
for your surgery and Did you know that at the time of
Office: 012 349 3517
a speedy recovery! hip replacement surgery,
The Centre for Tissue Engineering sources, pro- you can choose to donate the femoral
cesses and supplies human tissue for implant, Thank you for head (the top part of the femur bone)
transplant and therapeutic purposes.
choosing to make a difference.
to the tissue bank!
For more information on femoral head donation Please share your positive
and on becoming an organ and tissue donor, please
experience with others.
visit our website: www.tissuedonation.org.za

OFFICE CONTACT DETAILS
Centre for Tissue Engineering
Building 19D
CSIR
Brummeria
Pretoria, 0001

Toll free number: 0800 847783 (tissue)
Website: www.tissuedonation.org.za
E-mail: info@tissuedonation.org.za