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MDA/2004/047 - Trilucent (soya bean oil filled) breast implants

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Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2004/047
Audience: Healthcare professionals
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Size: A4
Pages: 7
Price: free
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Copyright: Crown
   

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Ref. MDA/2004/047
Issued: 27 September 2004

IMMEDIATE ACTION  
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UPDATE Tick mark
INFORMATION REQUEST  


  Further Information
DEVICE:
Trilucent (soya bean oil filled) breast implants.

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PROBLEM:
Previously identified risk from Trilucent breast implants; actions following conclusion of research and update of HN2000(05).
 

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ACTION BY:
Plastic, reconstructive and oncological surgeons.
 
ACTION:
See actions on page 2.
 

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DISTRIBUTED to:

NHS Trusts (England) - Chief Executives*
Healthcare Commission (CHAI) - Headquarters
Primary Care Trusts (England) - Chief Executives*

* via CE Bulletin

 

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CONTACTS:
Details of the company with product liability (AEI Inc) and Trilucent Care Centre, MHRA contacts for technical and clinical aspects.
 

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FEEDBACK REQUIREMENTS:
Inform the Trilucent Care Centre, AEI Inc and MHRA of any incidents associated with the use of Trilucent breast implants.
 


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