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Details of the toxicology testing carried out on PIP breast implants by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regualtory Agency (MHRA) between 2010 and 2012.
A notice was issued by Allergan about the availability of textured breast implants in the UK.
Volume 44 of the non-technical summaries granted under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 during 2013.
Volume 26 of the non-technical summaries granted under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 during 2013.
The latest advice from the NHS and plastic surgery experts is that women with PiP breast implants do not need to have them removed unless they have symptoms such as pain and tenderness.
Update letter and guidance from Prof Sally Davies, Chief Medical Officer.
Government response to the House of Commons Health Committee
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
This provides details for screening providers on moving from printed leaflets to digital alternatives.
Information for manufacturers of medical devices about reporting adverse incidents and field safety corrective actions to the MHRA.
The final report of the expert group chaired by Sir Bruce Keogh, NHS Medical Director.
Updates from MHRA on the suspension of devices made by Silimed
Information on the NHS breast screening programme to help eligible women make a personal informed choice about whether to take part.…
Summary list of field safety notices (FSNs) from medical device manufacturers from 08 to 12 June 2020
Suspension due to particles found on some devices (MDA/2015/034)
Guidance for breast screening services on managing a mammographic episode that cannot be completed.
Guidance for specific scenarios where a woman may attend her screening appointment, but not have images taken.
List of field safety notices (FSNs) from medical device manufacturers from 5 to 9 August 2019
Summary List of field safety notices (FSNs) from medical device manufacturers from 04 to 08 September 2017
Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of Judge Sinfield and Judge Aleksander on 12 August 2013.
Summary List of field safety notices (FSNs) from medical device manufacturers from 15 - 19 August 2016
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