Risk of Transmission of Prions with Medical Devices
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This chapter contains sections titled:
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Iatrogenic transmission of prion disease via neurological or surgical instruments
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Surgical instruments used to transplant tissues known to have transmitted prion disease (corneal transplant)
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Surgical instruments in contact with lower risk peripheral tissues
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Decontaminating surgical instruments to reduce risk of TSE transmission
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FDA measures to minimize risk of transmission of BSE by medical products
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