Generally, it is a foreign body temporarily or permanently implanted in the human body to restore natural or aesthetic function of injured organs. The most common material used in orthopedics is metal (titanium alloy or surgical steel) or a combination of metal and ceramics, polymers or composites. Each material is tested for biocompatibility.
The obligatory certification procedures for medical devices guarantee the patient's safety.
However, it does not eliminate very rare cases of implant rejection or an allergic reaction.
The obligatory certification procedures for medical devices guarantee the patient's safety.
However, it does not eliminate very rare cases of implant rejection or an allergic reaction.
