The best way to determine a device’s safety is to conduct your own
research and make an informed decision. You can start by looking for information
about the following issues:
How long the device has been on the market;
The number of independent scientific studies about the device;
How many people tested the device;
Long-term effects of the device;
Notices, alerts, or recalls about the device on the
U.S. Food & Drug Administration website; and
Alternative treatments to implantation.