Table of Contents

Foreword<br>Introduction<br>1 Scope<br>2 Terms and definitions<br>3 Method<br>4 Analysis of retrieved surrounding tissues and fluids<br>5 Infection control<br>Annex A (informative) - Suggested minimum information to<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;be obtained for retrieved surgical implants<br>Annex B (informative) - Generic procedures for the<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;decontamination of surgical implants<br>Annex C (informative) - Analyses to be performed on<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;retrieved tissue samples and fluids<br>Bibliography

Abstract

Defines the method to be followed for the retrieval and handling of surgical implants and associated tissues and fluids. Also define the essential steps to be followed for the safe and proper obtaining of the clinical history, pre-explantation checks and examinations, collection, labelling, cleaning, decontamination, documentation, packing and shipping.

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	British Standards Institution
Pages
ISBN
Committee	CH/150
Supersedes	10/30195943 DC : 0