A risk assessment for the transmission of vCJD via surgical instruments was produced by the Department of Health in January 2001. Linked evidence HSSG0000136_043 - Report on risk assessment for transmission of vCJD via surgical instruments A modelling approach and numerical scenarios by the Department of Health 2001 - 01 Jan 2001 Chronology Information Date: 1 January 2001 Chapter/issue vCJD