title: International standards for surgical implants.
abstract: Publication of international standards for surgical implants increases as does concern for quality assurance in their manufacture. The activities of ISO/TC150 are outlined.
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D001698:Biomedical Engineering / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000592:standards*; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials