ADMIT

American Database for Medical Implant Transparency (ADMIT) Medical implants are now an integral part of public health in the United States. However, the last few years have brought several controversies regarding their regulation, considering the large number of deleterious effects reported by patients. Some authors even denounce the lack of rigour and transparency in the process of marketing medical implants as well as in the reporting of data. This data verse aims to address these shortcomings by introducing the American Database for Medical Implant Transparency (ADMIT). This database integrates data from multiple governmental sources to characterize the entire process by which medical implants are approved by the FDA, ranging from approval path (PMA/510(k)), clinical trials, adverse events and recalls. The exploitability of ADMIT has already been assessed by performing exploratory analyses that will soon be incorporated in the data verse. This open access aspires to stimulate further investigation and offer an informative tool for individuals seeking integrated information on implantable medical devices. As a first undertaking to put together all the pieces of the puzzle, we hope that our database can serve as a foundation for future research amongst the scientific community. We believe that the magnitude of the work required to draw empirical conclusions from such a complex issue relies on the collaboration of the scientific community. Ultimately, knowledge and accessibility to data are the only way for Americans to be informed of the real risks associated with their implantable medical devices.