This collection of case histories of medical device incident and hazard information from ECRI Institute has been selected, edited, indexed, and made available to the worldwide healthcare community with a supporting grant by the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies.

Member insurers of the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies form a multi-billion dollar organization providing property and casualty insurance worldwide through 5,000 independent agents and brokers. Chubb's global network includes branches and affiliates throughout North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Australia. Chubb is a specialty insurer providing industry-specific products and services to biotechnology firms and medical device manufacturing companies.

ECRI Institute, a nonprofit international health services research agency and a Collaborating Center of the World Health Organization, provides information and technical assistance to the healthcare community to support safe and cost-effective patient care. The results of ECRI Institute's research and experience are available through its publications, information systems, technical assistance, laboratory services, and fellowships.