Have Ceramic Heads manufactured in India been used on human Patients ?
Yes. Ceramic made Prostheses manufactured in India have been used on several patients in India and post operative results are highly encouraging. Ceramic Heads manufactured as per CGCRI technology are bio inert in nature and considerably cheaper than imported ones and physical and chemical properties satisfactorily conform to the specifications as per ISO Standard 6474 (ISO Title : Implants for surgery – ceramic material based on alumina) IS:5347 (Post 9) – 1984.