What Code Do I Use?: Understanding ISBT 128 Ocular Tissue Terminology and Product Descriptions

The EBAA Medical Advisory Board recently updated the Medical Standards regarding labeling and ISBT 128 ocular tissue terminology. During this presentation, the changes will be discussed and Erwin Cabana, Technical Manager at ICCBBA, will discuss ISBT 128 Ocular Tissue Terminology and Product Descriptions.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the difference between ISBT 128 classes, attributes, and attribute groups.
Understand how ISBT 128 product descriptions are structured.
Know how the online ISBT 128 Product Lookup Program can be used to find an appropriate code and request new codes if needed.
Understand the flexibility in using the most suitable product description code for your facility’s ocular tissue products.

Attend this session to learn about the recent MAB changes around labeling and ISBT 128 ocular tissue terminology and discover which codes to use moving forward!

CEUs: 1

Erwin Cabana

Technical Manager

ICCBBA

Erwin Cabana has been with ICCBBA for almost 19 years and has played an active role in the ongoing development of the ISBT 128 Standard. He currently serves as the Technical Manager who oversees the publication of new ISBT 128 terminology and product description codes.

Jennifer DeMatteo, MCM, CIC

Eye Bank Association of America

Jennifer DeMatteo, MCM, CIC, is the Director of Regulations and Standards for the Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA). She oversees the EBAA Accreditation program, Medical Standards process and serves as their regulatory liaison. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Science degree in Clinical Microbiology from Hahnemann University (now Drexel University). She was responsible for directing the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Employee Health programs and personnel in major tertiary hospital and ambulatory care settings. Ms. DeMatteo has been a Healthcare Epidemiologist for over 20 years and is certified in Infection Control & Epidemiology (CBIC).

Kristin Mathes, MA (Moderator)

VP of Quality Systems

VisionGift

Kristin Mathes, MA, started in eye banking in 2000 as a per diem recovery technician at Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank in Colorado. She spent a couple of years working for a medical device company before moving to Oregon and joining the Lions VisionGift team in 2008. At Lions VisionGift, she oversees the quality assurance and eligibility determination departments. Kristin earned her Master's in Science with a focus in regulatory science from Johns Hopkins University in 2018.