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Human Cell and Tissue Product (HCT/P)

Medical products made from human cells or tissues (like skin grafts, bone grafts, or stem cells) that are intended for transplantation or other medical uses.

Secretary

Refers to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Tissue Reference Group (TRG)

A group within the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that provides recommendations and advice on whether specific human cell and tissue products are regulated as drugs, devices, or solely as human cells, tissues, or cellular or tissue-based products.

Minimal Manipulation

A process for human cells or tissues that does not change the original characteristics of the tissue relevant to its intended use and does not alter the tissue's basic function.

Homologous Use

Using human cells or tissues in a recipient for the same basic function or functions that the cells or tissues performed in the donor.

Public Docket

An official online repository where the public can view and submit comments, documents, and other information related to proposed rules or policies from a government agency.