Breast implant publications

This list contains safety information issued by MHRA relating to breast implants, and other useful documents produced by the Department of Health and advisory groups.

  1. Letter to plastic surgery professional associations - polyurethane-coated breast implantsPDF file (opens in new window) (35Kb)
    Information regarding the reintroduction of polyurethane-coated breast implants to the UK, April 2005.
  2. MDA/2004/047 - Trilucent (soya bean oil filled) breast implants
    Conclusions of clinical research programme and closure of TCC.
  3. Breast Implants: Information for women considering breast implantsPDF file (opens in new window) (148Kb)
    MHRA booklet, updated in November 2005.
  4. SN 2001(18) - Breast Implants
    Inappropriate use of breast implants as sizers.
  5. DA 2000(08) - Breast Implants: NovaGold™
    Recall of NovaGold™ breast implants
  6. DA 2000(07) - Breast Implants: PIP Hydogel®
    Voluntary recall of PIP Hydrogel breast implants.
  7. HN 2000(05) - Trilucent™ breast implants: recommendation to remove
    Recommendation to explant Trilucent™ breast implants.
  8. AN 1999(01) - Trilucent breast implants: Voluntary recall
    Voluntary recall of Trilucent breast implants.
  9. Silicone Gel Breast Implants: The Report of the Independent Review GroupPDF file (opens in new window) (167Kb)
    July 1998
  10. Independent Expert Advisory Group Reports
    Reports on the evidence for an association between the implantation of silicones and connective tissue disease, 1993 and 1994.
  11. Guidance on the medical devices vigilance system for CE-marked breast implants


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