Every year, more than 400,000 artificial knee or hip joints (endoprostheses) are implanted in Germany. The tendency is rising – a growing business. In a worldwide comparison, this figure far exceeds the average, but other countries are also experiencing rising numbers. The challenge for the manufacturer of prostheses and implants to deliver quality goods is getting bigger because of the traceability to the manufacturer that is now the rule. Goods of inferior quality can quickly lead to unpleasant consequences.
