Latest News

The latest news, updates and statements from the Association of Breast Surgery.

19th April 2011

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.

4th March 2011

Medical Device Alert - Breast Implants

A medical device alert has been received from the MHRA.

3rd September 2010

Update from the MHRA, ABS and BAPRAS on PIP implants

PIP (Poly Implant Prothese) implants - preliminary toxicity and genotoxicity studies.