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In recent years, the implant ID card has become a key instrument for improving patient safety and creating transparency in the handling of medical devices. With the further development of technologies and regulatory requirements, the implant ID card has also evolved significantly.
The aim of introducing the implant ID card was to provide patients with better information about their implants and at the same time to be able to react quickly to possible safety risks. The need for this was made particularly clear by cases of faulty medical devices such as defective breast implants or problematic hip prostheses. The implant passport enables patients, doctors and institutions to access important information on implants at any time.
Integration into hospital systems: Hospitals and implanting facilities are obliged to keep hospital registers. These registers facilitate recall actions and enable precise monitoring of the products used.
Improved warning systems: Patients and doctors can be informed immediately if an implant is classified as unsafe. These warning systems make a significant contribution to minimizing the risk for patients.
Extended information for patients: Patients receive specific information on their implant as well as important information on rules of conduct, follow-up examinations and possible risks.
The current EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) has significantly tightened the requirements for implant ID cards and the monitoring of medical devices. Implanting facilities must ensure that:
Patients receive an implant ID card.
all relevant data is stored securely and permanently
regular checks and clinical verifications are carried out.
Carrying the implant ID card is strongly recommended, as it provides important information about the implant used in an emergency or during medical procedures. Patients can thus be treated more quickly and in a more targeted manner, especially in the event of complications or the need for replacement. The implant ID card also offers security in everyday life, as it contains important information such as the manufacturer, serial number and implant type.
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Source: Bundesministerium für Gesundheit
