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822. Structural Damage and Biofilm Accumulation on Patient-Ready Orthopaedic Implant (Least Used Cortical Screws), Acquired through Loaner System

BACKGROUND: The acquisition of reusable medical devices through loaner system is a worldwide phenomenon. Single-use implants, such as orthopaedic screws, that remain in the surgical tray are subjected to multiple handling and reprocessing until they are implanted. Exposure to physical, chemical and...

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Autores principales: Pereira, Luiz Antônio, Lopes, Lillian Kelly O, Costa, Dayane M, Santos, Michelle A, Boff, Isabella M, Leão-Vasconcelos, Lara Stefânia N, Vickery, Karen, Tipple, Anaclara F
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Oxford University Press 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7777341/
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofaa439.1011