French Authorities-Dutch Authorities-Breast Implants-Health Ministry-French Company

Dutch extend warning on French breast implants

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Dutch authorities on Thursday warned thousands of Women who had breast implants made by French company Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) before 2001 to consider removing them because they may leak silicone that could harm their health. The Health Ministry first raised concerns in 2010 about implants sold by the now defunct PIP. Based on new guidance from French authorities, it advised women to remove PIP implants done after 2001. On Thursday, it expanded the warning to include women who had implants earlier, advising them to seek medical assistance. ... read more..

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Food And Drug Administration-Gel Breast Implants-French Authorities-Warning Letter

Insight: In PIP implant scandal, a ragged safety net exposed

Plastic surgeon Denis Boucq poses with silicone gel breast implants manufactured by French company Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) in a clinic in Nice

LONDON (Reuters) - In June 2000, when American medical regulators posted a warning letter on the Internet about problems at a breast-implant maker in southern France, French authorities didn't pay much attention. A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection had found some products manufactured by Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) were "adulterated," the letter said. French regulators say they can't be sure now if they even saw it on the FDA's website. ... read more..

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