Guidance

Reporting adverse incidents: joint replacement implants

For manufacturers reporting adverse incidents with joint replacement implants under the vigilance system.

• From: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
• Published: 1 June 2008
• Last updated: 15 January 2025
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  1. 15 January 2025

     Updated to reflect the laying of The Medical Devices (Post-market Surveillance requirements) (Amendment) Regulations 2024.

  2. 30 December 2020

     This page has been updated due to the end of the transition period.

  3. 1 June 2008

     First published.

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Device-specific vigilance guidance: joint replacement implants

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Guidance for manufacturers on reporting adverse incidents involving joint replacement implants under the vigilance system 

To be read in conjunction with the guidelines on post-market surveillance.