AORN Journal
Volume 92, Issue 3 , Pages 322-334 , September 2010

Reducing the Risks Associated With Loaner Instrumentation and Implants

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PII: S0001-2092(10)00663-0

doi: 10.1016/j.aorn.2009.12.032

AORN Journal
Volume 92, Issue 3 , Pages 322-334 , September 2010