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The latest news, updates and statements from the Association of Breast Surgery.
The review of the response of the Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust to concerns about Mr Ian Paterson's surgical practice is now available to download via the Heart of England NHS FT's website.
The NHS Medical Director's expert group, which has been looking at PiP breast implants published its report on the 18th June 2012.
Medical Device Alert - Silicone gel filled breast implants manufactured by Poly Implant Prothese
The MHRA have issued an updated medical device alert in relation to PIP implants.
PIP Implants: Updated Guidance
The ABS, BAPRAS, BAAPS, FSSA and Royal College of Surgeons have issued a joint surgical statment on clinical guidance for patients, GPs and surgeons on PIP implants.
Urgent Update on PIP Implants: Statement by Andrew Lansley, Secretary of State
The following statement has been released on Friday 6th January 2012.
Tripartite Statement on PIP Implants from the ABS, BAAPS and BAPRAS
The following statement has been issued on the 5th January 2012 by the Association of Breast Surgery, the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons and the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons:
An update on PIP Breast Implants has been issued by the MHRA in December 2011.
Silicone gel filled breast implants manufactured by PIP
The Association of Breast Surgery at BASO has received a Medical Device Alert from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.
Report from AFSSAPS on PIP Breast Implants
The MHRA has written to inform the ABS that testing by AFSSAPS has confirmed their results of 9 months in relation to PIP breast implants.
Medical Device Alert - Breast Implants
A medical device alert has been received from the MHRA.
