Description

A medical implant is device or tissue that are placed inside or on the surface of a patient's body. Implants can be prosthetics, but can also be items used to deliver medication or provide support to organs and tissues. They can also be used to monitor a patient's body functions. Implantable devices can include stents, hip implants, chemo therapy ports,cochlear implants, and bone screws.

Examples of Implantable devices: