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Cone Beam Intraoperative Computed Tomography-based Image Guidance for Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Interbody Fusion
Published on: August 6, 2019
[Pitfalls due to manufacturer instructions in modern joint surgery]
Robert Lenz1, Caroline E Heil2, Wolfram Mittelmeier2
1Orthopädische Klinik und Poliklinik, Universitätsmedizin Rostock, Doberaner Straße 142, 18057, Rostock, Deutschland. Robert.lenz@med.uni-rostock.de.
Abstract:
Endoprosthetic implantations require the user to know numerous details of the installation process. Instructions from manufacturers are, therefore, always an essential part of legal proceedings in the event of premature implant failure. In addition to the application steps, the question of the application limits of the implants is also important. Patients' excessive safety expectations of the manufacturer or the medical user can also lead to avoidable product liability. Overall, there is a need to define standards and minimum requirements in package inserts and instructions, even if these can only be developed in accordance with the current state of science.
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