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Discarded high-value implants.
| Implant | Wasted (n) | Cost per implant (£) |
| Intramedullary nails: | ||
| Femoral nail | 4 | 607.00 |
| Humeral nail | 1 | 607.00 |
| Tibial nail | 2 | 301.46 |
| Forearm elastic nail | 3 | 82.02 |
| Plates: | ||
| Distal humerus plate | 2 | 539.57 |
| Superior clavicle plate | 1 | 495.88 |
| Screws: | ||
| Dynamic hip screw | 2 | 53.02 |
| Cannulated hip screw | 1 | 53.02 |
| Locking screw (various) | 6 | 61.63 |
