title: Postsurgical infections associated with nonsterile implantable devices.
abstract: Two recent cases of postsurgical infection reported to CDC occurred after the implantation of devices labeled and sold as nonsterile. Although there was no evidence that the infections resulted from the implants, these occurrences serve as reminders of the importance of monitoring the sterility of implants.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D013242:Sterilization; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control