The French medical device regulator, AFSSAPS, has released the findings of comprehensive testing carried out on Poly Implant Prostheses (PIP) silicone breast implants following health concerns raised in 2010. These results confirm the UK findings reported in September last year that there was no evidence of genotoxicity (potential for cancer) or chemical toxicity of the filler material inside the devices. PIP was one of the major breast implant manufactures for the UK and approximately 40,000 women in the UK have been implanted with PIP silicone breast implants (80,000 implants).
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Clinical Director for Devices, Dr Susanne Ludgate, said: "We wanted to identify any potential toxicity associated with the implant filler as soon as possible, to protect the health of anyone who had used it. We are extremely pleased that these further tests have again found no dangerous substances. This action is part of the MHRA’s ongoing goal to keep watch over medicines and medical devices, and take any action needed to protect the public as swiftly as possible if there are any health issues. We are pleased that women in the UK with these implants can be reassured as a result of these findings.”
While this is good news for people who have been fitted with the PIP breast implants, the MHRA are still advising people fitted with them to have them removed if ultrasound screening shows them to be weak or to have burst. They are still prone to leak. If you have had breast implants fitted you should check if they are this type. If they are we strongly advise that you seek medical advice. Many are receiving advice to have them removed ASAP.
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