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# Osteochondral Allograft Storage & Handling

It is important to understand the storage, handling, and preparation of Osteochondral Allografts. JRF Ortho has put together detailed instructions on how to best approach this.

Remember that osteochondral allografts arrive on WET ICE and can either be kept inside the cooler it arrived in until its notated expiration found on the outside of the box, or placed in the facility’s refrigerator, following facility protocol.

There are a number of important steps when considering how to handle and prepare an osteochondral allograft. For a quick overview, please see our [handout](https://jrfortho.org/images/resources/OCA-Storage-Handling-Prep.pdf). For more in-depth instructions, please visit this [link](https://jrfortho.org/resources/handling-prep-fresh).