The ethics of explantation
Abstract Background With the increased use of implanted medical devices follows a large number of explantations. Implants are removed for a wide range of reasons, including manufacturing defects, recovery making the device unnecessary, battery depletion, availability of new and better models, and pa...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-09-01
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Series: | BMC Medical Ethics |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12910-021-00690-8 |