Retrieval and examination of orthopaedic implants

The Consumer Protection Act 1987, Part 1, effective March 1988, introduces strict liability on the manufacturer of an orthopaedic implant and/or the surgeon who uses it, for failure of that implant in the patient. Defence against litigation may need to invoke evidence to show that the implant and it...

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Published in:Clinical materials 1988, Vol.3 (2), p.89-94
Main Authors: Patrick, John H., Bertram, John, Hallett, Jeffrey P., Scales, John T., Wheble, Victor H.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The Consumer Protection Act 1987, Part 1, effective March 1988, introduces strict liability on the manufacturer of an orthopaedic implant and/or the surgeon who uses it, for failure of that implant in the patient. Defence against litigation may need to invoke evidence to show that the implant and its method of insertion complied with good current practice and standards as exemplified in British and ISO Standards. Methods of removing, documenting, handling and examining implants to provide this evidence, and if possible to establish the cause or causes of failure, are outlined.
ISSN:0267-6605
DOI:10.1016/0267-6605(88)90013-3