Guidance

SMI B 44: Investigation of orthopaedic implant associated infections

UK Standards for Microbiology Investigations B 44: Investigation of orthopaedic implant associated infections.

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B 44i2 February 2016: issued

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B 44i2 February 2016: issued

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Issued

The last full scientific review of this document was completed on 23 February 2016.

Please note that B 44: Investigation of prosthetic joint infection samples has changed its name to Investigation of orthopaedic implant associated infections.

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• Published: 27 May 2014
• Updated: 1 March 2016

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• 1 March 2016 4:42pm: Added issued document, version B 44i2.
• 14 October 2014 10:54am: Consultation closed - now under review.
• 16 September 2014 3:50pm: SMI B 44 is under consultation.
• 27 May 2014 12:00am: First published.

• From: Public Health England
• Part of: Standards for microbiology investigations (SMI)