A review into the PiP breast implant scandal has found that, although the regulator acted appropriately and followed scientific and clinical advice, there is room for improvement and serious lessons must be learned. Health Minister Lord Howe’s report into PiP breast implants has looked at whether the UK regulator – the MHRA – and the [...]
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PIP Update Monday 9th January
Monday, January 9th, 2012
The latest advice from the department of health continues to be there is not sufficient evidence to recommend routine removal of PIP implants, women who are concerned should speak with their GP. We  recognise that this statement has not gone far enough to reduce our patients anxiety levels, and we would like to re [...]
PIP Implant FAQ
Monday, January 9th, 2012
Which breast implants are involved with the decision? The breast implants in question are pre-filled with silicone gel manufactured by the company Poly Implant Prothèse (PIP). The French authorities, AFSSAPS decided to suspend the use of these implants from the market in 2011. What is the problem with these implants? AFSSAPS carried out an inspection on the [...]
PIP Implants Update
Wednesday, December 21st, 2011
If you would like to request information on your implants then please feel free to complete our PIP enquiry form and we will get back to you with your details as soon as possible. Please note Allergan, Eurosilicone and Nagor implants are NOT affected. The Group are aware of the current headlines today and are [...]
PIP Breast Implant Update – Reposted
Tuesday, December 20th, 2011
MHRA Update – Results from AFSSAPS In early September the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) announced encouraging preliminary results of the UK testing on the silicone gel breast implants manufactured by the French company PIP. The French medical device regulatory authority (AFSSAPS) has today announced the results of their testing. The French results [...]
