| The natural history of new orthopaedic devices. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 16906061 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Each year, hundreds of new devices and implants are introduced for orthopaedic surgeons. However, the proportion of new devices which ultimately will be successful is unknown. We investigated the natural history of new devices introduced to the orthopaedic market. From a list of all devices approved for use by the Food & Drug Administration 5 and 10 years before, a cohort of 100 devices was randomly selected using a random number list. Companies were contacted regarding the safety record and current availability of these devices. The company response rate was 93%. Forty-seven percent of devices approved 10 years ago and 25% of devices approved 5 years ago no longer were on the market. Of the 55 companies studied, 18 (33%) were out of business and their devices no longer were available. Devices approved 10 years ago were more likely to be unavailable than devices approved 5 years ago. Devices introduced by smaller companies were more likely to be unavailable. The majority of unavailable devices were discontinued not for clinical problems, but for poor market performance. Only 2% of devices studied had safety problems. Approximately 50% of devices approved for introduction to the orthopaedic marketplace no longer are available 10 years later. However, major device-related problems seem uncommon. |
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Authors:
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Timothy Bhattacharyya; Ciantel Blyler; Deana Shenaq |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinical orthopaedics and related research Volume: 451 ISSN: 0009-921X ISO Abbreviation: Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. Publication Date: 2006 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-10-13 Completed Date: 2006-11-09 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0075674 Medline TA: Clin Orthop Relat Res Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 263-6 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston MA, USA. |
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Device Approval Equipment Safety Health Care Sector Health Services Needs and Demand Humans Orthopedic Equipment / statistics & numerical data*, supply & distribution, trends Time Factors United States |
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