Re: standard implant cleaning methods.

Apr 01, 2004 1 Replies


> i need to know the standard process of cleaning polycarbonate foam implants


>> which can be used later in human body.
>>
>> if i need to join some other news group please advise me so

Is it just me or is this frightening? Can you say "hip recall"?


Oh sure, just slosh them around in some baking soda water and they'll be fine.


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I think it's just you. Plastic parts are routinely implanted and they do need to be clean prior to implantation. The cleaning process would be validated prior to submitting the device to the FDA for approval, hence the lack of a "standard process of cleaning" .

John

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