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A report by the Health Service Ombudsman on an investigation into West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust
The Government Office for Technology Transfer (GOTT) has funded the National Physical Laboratory’s development of new ultrasound technology in breast cancer diagnosis.
(Lipomatrix Inc) conclusions of research after device was recalled for risks of break down of filler and update of HN2000(05). (MDA/2004/047)
Government response to the House of Commons Health Committee
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
(Q-Med AB - a Galderma division) problem with use of Macrolane VRF20 and Macrolane VRF30 for breast augmentation which can make diagnosis of breast cancer more difficult. (MDA/2012/022)
(All) uncertain evidence that women with breast implants may have a very small but increased risk of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) of the breast - none reported in the UK. (MDA/2011/017)
Employment Tribunal decision.
UK update on Breast Implant Associated - Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA - ALCL)
LIFT ME OFF was awarded funding as part of the UK Space Agency's NSTP Grants for Exploratory Ideas.
(Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) no guarantee that silicone gel breast implants manufactured before 2001 contain approved filler. (MDA/2012/011)
A retrospective, internal review of the actions of the MHRA and the Department of Health regarding Poly Implant Prothèse (PIP) breast implants, led by the Parliamentary Under-secretary of State for Quality Earl Howe.
(All types, makes and models) Report cases in women who have breast implants or who have had them removed. (MDA/2014/027)
(Poly Implant Prothese (PIP)) advice for implanting surgeons to identify women with PIP implants and advise them that further testing will be carried out. (MDA/2010/078)
Letter from the Chief Medical Officer regarding PIP breast implants. Download PIP Silicone Gel Breast Implants (PDF, 65K)
Letter from Sir David Nicholson on the conclusions of an expert advisory group in PIP breast implants Download PIP Silicone Gel Breast Implants (PDF, 63K)
This letter from Professor Sally Davies, Chief Medical Officer, explains about recommendation from the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency on PIP breast implants.
(Poly Implant Prothese (PIP)) French medical device regulatory authority (AFSSAPS) found the composition of silicone gel for most breast implants have been different to the one approved since 2001 (MDA/2010/025)
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