How does an Implant Registry Work?

In addition to information on the implant and the service provider (physician, clinic), patient-specific data is also collected. The aim is to ensure the traceability of each implant to the patient, and to provide information on the treatment in comparison with different patient characteristics. The data is transmitted in encrypted form, treated confidentially at all times and anonymized as far as possible.

Data collection and interpretation

A central database enables statements about the long-term behavior of implants and medical interventions, and allows determination of the survival rate of a product. Comparisons of different materials, surgical techniques and products are also possible. Cost-benefit calculations can be made for individual surgical procedures and implants through association of these results of long-term observation with the original costs.

SwissRDL at the Institute for Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM) at the University of Bern is responsible for technical support of the database. The data transfer is encrypted and electronic. In the case of another operation, in particular the removal or replacement of an implant, a further registration message is sent.

Every year a publicly accessible comprehensive scientific report is published. This report is written in English. It is difficult for a patient to interpret and is intended primarily for doctors and international comparison. An abstract of the SIRIS Report is produced by the ANQ in the three national languages and published publicly with a press release. 
>Link to the ANQ