Guidance

SMI B 44: Investigation of orthopaedic implant associated infections

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

Published 27 May 2014
Last updated 1 March 2016 — see all updates
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Public Health England

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B 44i2 February 2016: issued

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B 44i2 February 2016: issued

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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
Last updated 1 March 2016 + show all updates
  1. Added issued document, version B 44i2.
  2. Consultation closed - now under review.
  3. SMI B 44 is under consultation.
  4. First published.

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